The Morris Island Lighthouse

Author : Douglas W. Bostick
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625843712
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Morris Island Lighthouse written by Douglas W. Bostick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Douglas Bostick, historian and former director of Save the Light, Inc., recounts the stories of the many lightkeepers and their families who braved meager provisions, low pay and grueling conditions living on a small island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor.

Author : Margie Willis Clary
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738554006
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book South Carolina Lighthouses written by Margie Willis Clary and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boasting one of the oldest lighthouses in North America and the most working lighthouses today, South Carolina has a long seafaring history. In 1767, the Morris Island Lighthouse was built at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, and before 1860, there were lighthouses in Georgetown, Cape Romain, Bull's Bay, and Hunting Island. During the Civil War, all lighthouses on the eastern coast were darkened. Many were destroyed. After the war, towers that had been damaged were repaired, and additional lights were erected on Daufuskie and Hilton Head Islands. In 1962, the new Charleston Light on Sullivan's Island replaced the Morris Island Lighthouse, which was suffering from erosion by the ever-encroaching sea. The new light contained an elevator and two rotating beacons capable of producing 28 million candlepower, a light that can be seen 26 miles out to sea. At that time, it was considered one of the most powerful lights in the Western Hemisphere.

Author : John Hairr
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625845308
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of South Carolina Lighthouses written by John Hairr and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before radar, depth finders and satellite-guided navigation, long before the seafloor was charted with scientific precision, mariners relied on lighthouses to approach a coastline safely. South Carolina's history with lighthouses goes back nearly two and a half centuries. At Cape Romain, a windmill was converted into a lighthouse. St. Philip's Church in Charleston was converted into a beacon for seafarers to aid navigation to the Holy City. With such a long and storied past, the story of South Carolina's lighthouses is inseparable from its maritime history. Join author John Hairr as he recounts the fascinating history of these beacons that have shone above the shores of the Palmetto State.

Author : Lynn and Cele Seldon
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681062631
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die, Second Edition written by Lynn and Cele Seldon and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clippity-clop of horse-drawn carriages on cobblestoned streets under the Spanish moss-draped trees of the Lowcountry transports you to another era in Charleston, the sweetheart of the Southeast. And with so much architecture, history, and rich cuisine to explore, you'll want to maximize your visit to this South Carolina gem. Let 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die be your guide for where to go, what to see, where to dine, and where to shop 'til you drop. Taste oh-so-Southern favorites like shrimp and grits and she-crab soup before taking in the lush landscapes and antebellum architecture. Explore Civil War history at Fort Sumter, or be a part of sea turtle recovery at the South Carolina Aquarium. Don't forget to pick up a famous seagrass basket at the City Market and take advantage of all the seasonal activities and suggested itineraries the book provides.

Author : Caroline Eubanks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493034316
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book This Is My South written by Caroline Eubanks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1561644293
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the Carolinas for Kids written by Terrance Zepke and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of and facts about lighthouses along the Carolina coasts. Includes color photos and illustrations, ghost stories, and a quiz.

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1561641480
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the Carolinas written by Terrance Zepke and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1998 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author presents historical and contemporary photographs of the lighthouses of the Carolinas, stories of how they were built and of the people who lived and worked there, and information concerning visits to the surrounding areas.

Author : Louis Decimus Rubin (Jr.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uptown/downtown in Old Charleston written by Louis Decimus Rubin (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equal parts autobiography and imagination, Charleston, S.C., native Louis D. Rubin captures the atmosphere of the city during the Great Depression and the onset of World War II.

Author : Cheryl Shelton-Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1561646113
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouse Families written by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was it like to live and work at a lighthouse during the heyday of shipping and fishing? How did lighthouse keepers and their families stationed on remote islands while away the long, cold, lonely hours between trips to the mainland for food and supplies? Here you'll find a record of the charming memories and stories of America's lighthouse keepers, including descriptions of daily life at a lighthouse.

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1561649589
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the Carolinas written by Terrance Zepke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen lighthouses still stand in the Carolinas, from Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border down to Haig Point Lighthouse near the border with Georgia. Author Zepke tells how they were built and how they have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Some are open to visitors; others can be seen from the coast or on a passing boat. In this second edition, all the travel guide information is updated, along with new sections on light keepers, the U.S. Lighthouse Board, and a timeline.