Lighthouses of the Ventura Coast: Images of America
By Richard W. Siriani
The Ventura Coast of California is home to some of the most iconic lighthouses in the United States. These lighthouses have played a vital role in maritime safety for over a century, and they continue to be important landmarks today. In his book, "Lighthouses of the Ventura Coast: Images of America," author Richard W. Siriani tells the stories of these lighthouses and the people who have kept them operating.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 42247 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 128 pages |
The book is divided into three chapters, each of which focuses on a different lighthouse. The first chapter covers the Point Mugu Lighthouse, which was built in 1854 and is the oldest lighthouse on the Ventura Coast. The second chapter covers the Anacapa Island Lighthouse, which was built in 1861 and is located on a remote island off the coast of Ventura. The third chapter covers the Santa Barbara Lighthouse, which was built in 1856 and is located on the waterfront in Santa Barbara.
Each chapter includes a detailed history of the lighthouse, as well as a collection of photographs and illustrations. The photographs show the lighthouses from a variety of angles, and they provide a glimpse into the lives of the lighthouse keepers and their families. The illustrations include maps, charts, and diagrams that help to explain the operation of the lighthouses.
"Lighthouses of the Ventura Coast: Images of America" is a beautiful and informative book that is sure to appeal to anyone who is interested in lighthouses, maritime history, or California history. The book is also a valuable resource for researchers and historians.
Here are some of the highlights of the book:
- Over 100 photographs and illustrations
- Detailed histories of three iconic lighthouses
- Insights into the lives of lighthouse keepers and their families
- A valuable resource for researchers and historians
If you are interested in lighthouses, maritime history, or California history, then you will definitely want to check out "Lighthouses of the Ventura Coast: Images of America."
The book is available for purchase from Amazon.com and other online retailers.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 42247 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 128 pages |
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 42247 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 128 pages |