American Lighthouses: A Comprehensive Guide

I plan to visit as many lighthouses as I can and this was a good starting point. I liked the alphabetical index in the back and the many photos. There were a few maps, but I would like to have seen more complete or detailed ones for locating the lights.

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned lighthouse devotee, you will find this outstanding collaboration between Ray Jones and Bruce Roberts a wonderful addition to your lighthouse library. With an informative introduction on lighthouse history and short descriptions of individual lighthouses that include a brief history and interesting facts and, of course!, Bruce's usual stunning photographs, American Lighthouses serves as a wonderful armchair read and an excellent travel companion. Detailed directions, information on other area attractions, and photography tips are added bonuses that make this book a "must take" for every lighthouse adventure.

Bruce Roberts and Ray Jones have produced a number of outstanding, authoritative yet reader-friendly books about lighthouses, but this one is their best yet! Bruce's award-winning photography combined with Ray's interesting, informative text make this book a treasure trove of facts, insights, and beautiful visuals. The Introduction provides the most comprehensive but easy-to-understand summary of lighthouse history available. As an added bonus the authors include detailed directions to the lighthouses as well as visitor information and tips on taking your own photographs to document your visit. This book is a must-have!

I wanted more than just a regional book (I collect many anyway) and I found the new edition of American Lighthouses fascinating. It helped me decide what area of the country to travel to next and plan how many lighthouses to see each day. The photography is outstanding and the writing just perfect. Since I'm a camera bug, it has given me the incentive to get out there and take pictures again! I'm going to give this book as Christmas presents to friends and family.

After seeing the "move" of the Hatteras lighthouse this summer, we became intrigued by lighthouses. On the trip home, we made special effort to see as many as we could. This book helped us learn more about the lighthouses we were seeing. An excellent book for a short synopsis on these wonderful structures. I'm buying a second copy for my parents.