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313g. [reprint] “THE LIGHTHOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES”, by Charles Nordhoff, March 1874. “LIFE IN A LIGHTHOUSE, LIFE ON THE SOUTH SHOAL LIGHTSHIP, and HEROISM IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE” by Gustav Kobbe. 1981 reprint.

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313g. [reprint] “THE LIGHTHOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES”, by Charles Nordhoff, March 1874. “LIFE IN A LIGHTHOUSE, LIFE ON THE SOUTH SHOAL LIGHTSHIP, and HEROISM IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE” by Gustav Kobbe. 1981 reprint.

313g. [reprint] “THE LIGHTHOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES”, by Charles Nordhoff, March 1874 “LIFE IN A LIGHTHOUSE, LIFE ON THE SOUTH SHOAL LIGHTSHIP, and HEROISM IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE” by Gustav Kobbe. 1981 reprint. 64p. With over 65 excellent engraving reproductions and descriptions of U.S. Lights and light vessels, the authors here present four articles on the romantic history of the Service, originally printed during its heyday in the 1870 – 90’s. Provides a wonderful period overview of the history and operation of the Service. Excellent reading. (VG+). $10.