Light Keepers: A Story Of The United States Lighthouse Service (1906)

""The Light Keepers: A Story Of The United States Lighthouse Service"" is a historical non-fiction book written by James Otis and first published in 1906. The book tells the story of the United States Lighthouse Service, which was responsible for building and maintaining lighthouses along the coastlines of the United States. The book covers the history of the Lighthouse Service from its inception in 1789 to the early 20th century, when the book was written. It includes details about the construction and operation of lighthouses, the duties of lighthouse keepers, and the challenges they faced in their daily lives. The author also provides insight into the technological advancements that were made in the Lighthouse Service during this time, including the use of electric lights and the development of automatic fog signals. Overall, ""The Light Keepers"" is a fascinating historical account of the United States Lighthouse Service and the important role it played in keeping sailors safe and navigating the waters around the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.