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Buy a Book - Save a Lighthouse! #157040 06/23/06 12:35 AM
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smile 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 smile

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, smile
Paul Conlin
ALF Secretary


Help Save Our Lighthouses!

Become a part of the
American Lighthouse Foundation
P.O. Box 565
Rockland, Maine 04841

207 594-4174

www.lighthousefoundation.org
Re: Buy a Book - Save a Lighthouse! #157041 06/29/06 10:52 PM
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Lots of terrific books - and all for an excellent cause. As soon as my post-Tidewater accounting is completed, I will place an order.


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Re: Buy a Book - Save a Lighthouse! #157042 06/30/06 12:13 AM
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smile Thanks Grace, you are always there to help when we need it! Your assistance is greatly appreciated! Hope you enjoy whichever book you decide to purchase.

My best,
Paul


Help Save Our Lighthouses!

Become a part of the
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P.O. Box 565
Rockland, Maine 04841

207 594-4174

www.lighthousefoundation.org

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