12366. Truman, Stephen, Grace & Joel. STORMS AND SAND – A Story of Shipwrecks and the Big Sable Point Coast Guard Station. Pine Woods Press. 2012
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12366. Truman, Stephen, Grace & Joel. STORMS AND SAND – A Story of Shipwrecks and the Big Sable Point Coast Guard Station. Pine Woods Press. 2012
12366. Truman, Stephen, Grace & Joel. STORMS AND SAND – A Story of Shipwrecks and the Big Sable Point Coast Guard Station. Pine Woods Press. 2012. 208p. HC. Illustrated with 69 photos and illustrations. Great Lakes maritime history encompasses epic stories of heroic rescues, tragic losses, and changing times. Storms and Sand is a glimpse into the world of the brave men of the U.S. Life-Saving Service/ U.S. Coast Guard Station at Big Sable Point, Michigan. The station was located on land that is now part of Ludington State Park. The book tells the history of the station; including the sacrifices by the life-savers and Coast Guardsmen, and their courageous struggles in rescuing Lake Michigan shipwreck victims. Storms and Sand also chronicles lesser-known events in the lives of the men, their families, and the Big Sable Point lighthouse keepers. Great reading about an interesting area. (M). $29.95. Available shortly – Reserve yours now.