The following new books are available as part of the fund raising efforts of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Your order today will help us in those efforts. To order call 207-646-0245 or on-line at www.lighthousefoundation.org
Portland Head Light - A Pictorial Journey Through Time by Timothy Harrison, of the American Lighthouse Foundation
The most complete book on Maine's Portland Head Lighthouse, the "Granddaddy of America's Lighthouses."
♦ Many rare & historic photos.
♦ Memories & stories about the keepers and families.
♦ Stories about the pets, ghosts,
sea serpent, rescues & more.
♦ Includes photos & historical information on nearby lighthouses.
Soft cover, 8 1/2" x 11", 153 pages. $24.95
Lighthouses of Maryland & Virginia by Bob Trapani, Jr.
This book written by ALF executive director, Bob Trapani, spotlights Maryland & Virginia lighthouses - through stories of shipwrecks, Civil War ghosts, heroism, disasters & ice storms, as well as dedication, romance & murder.
Features both modern & historic photographs.
Soft cover, 167 pages. $11.95
Electric Mirror on the Pharos Lighthouse and Other Ancient Lighting Edited by Larry Brian Radka.
This book aims to prove—through a comprehensive layout of ancient coins, artifacts, monuments, and literature—that the ancients used electricity to light up their temples, tombs, lighthouses, fortresses, palaces, cities and other edifices and critical areas. Furthermore, the work recalls interesting details and descriptions of the ancient Alexandrian Pharos Lighthouse and its reflective telescope and electric beacon. Highly documented and illustrated. 168 pages. $19.95
Orders Up to $50.00 .... $7.00
$50.01 - $100.00 ........ $10.00
$100.01 - $150.00 ........ $12.00
$150.01 and over ...... $15.00
Orders can be placed on line at
www.lighthousefoundation.org or by phone at 207-646-0245 or by mail from
American Lighthouse Foundation,
P.O. Box 889, Wells, ME 04090
Your purchase of these books today helps in our
fund raising efforts. Donations are also needed.
Thanks for your support
My best,
Paul Conlin
ALF Secretary