Women Who Kept the Lights: An Illustrated History of Female Lighthouse Keepers
Danger and loneliness were common themes in the lives of women lighthouse keepers in the United States from 1776 to the mid-20th century. Most were appointed to succeed a deceased husband or father, and most appear to have borne the risks with fortitude and outright heroism. While the challenges and duties these women faced were similar, the authors have captured the uniqueness of each woman's experience. They compensate for the scanty biographical record with detailed descriptions of the lighthouses and keeper's quarters. The style is documentary, carried by the charm of each keeper's own story. Of 170 pages of text, 72 pages include illustrations (not seen). Recommended for general readers and for public and school libraries as well as academic collections in maritime and women's history.- Linda V. Carlisle, Southern Illinois Univ. at EdwardsvilleCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.