Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A barely shelfworn edition that is otherwise Fine in a Near Fine dust-jacket with similar wear.

This book tells the story of the British Columbia lighthouses from their early days as simple beacons to their present-day roles as tourist destinations and community landmarks. The author examines the lighthouses and their keepers from a historical perspective, describing the physical and emotional challenges of their job. He also looks at the lighthouses and their keepers in the context of BC's maritime history.; 8vo; 269 pages.