Explore the Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations on Cape Ann

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - June 21, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations on Cape Ann by local author Paul St. Germain. The book boasts more than 200 historic images.

The maritime history of Cape Ann, on the northern coast of Massachusetts, is filled with stories of heroism, adventure and human endeavor. The lighthouses and lifesaving stations surrounding Cape Ann since the late 18th century have served to protect and safeguard the area’s mariners and major industries. Fishing, shipbuilding and granite quarrying businesses all flourished under their watchful eyes. They provided artists with spectacular subject matter and attracted tourists from around the world to visit them.

This book highlights the heroism and dedication of the lighthouse keepers and lifesaving surfmen who served. Cape Ann is famous for being the home of America’s oldest seaport in Gloucester and America’s most painted building, Motif No. 1, in Rockport.

Highlights of Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations on Cape Ann include:
•   An overview on life in Cape Ann; area interests, fishing industry, granite industry, ship building, artist’s havens and tourist destinations.
•   The book covers all six lighthouse and three life saving stations around Cape Ann.
•   Illustrations that show the influences that the lighthouse and harbors had on famous artists such as, Winslow Homer, Fitz Henry Lane and Edward Hooper.
•   Vintage photographs of three Annisquam Lighthouses from 1801, 1851 and 1897.
•   A portion of the author’s profits will go to the Thacher Island Association for future preservation efforts.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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