Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions of Northern New England - by Allan Wood (Paperback)

About the Book

Photographs, histories, maps, and contact information for lighthouses, both coastal and inland, in three New England states. Appendices include glossary of mariner terms; information about cruises on windjammers, tall ships, schooner, and sloops; list of lighthouses where you can spend the night; and accounts of haunted lighthouses.

Book Synopsis

With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 76 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but on the tours, attractions, and other sites of interest in the coastal communities these beacons have long protected. Enjoy boat cruises, organizations involved in local lighthouse preservation, and plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment, including attractions off the beaten path like snack shacks or strange amusements.

About the Author

Allan Wood has been a college educator in business, photography, and digital media for many years. He has always had a passion for researching and photographing New England's lighthouses, has published many images, and lives near New Hampshire's seacoast with his family.