Bruce Roberts

This illustrated, one-of-a-kind guidebook describes more than 450 lighthouses, detailing their history and architecture and providing full information on visiting or viewing them. Included are many "endangered" lights, threatened by erosion or lack of funding, and "ghost lights," which are no longer standing.

Featuring work from the archive of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, this book celebrates the 75th anniversary of this important agency. Includes poems by Hayward Poet Laureate Bruce Robert. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is overseen by an elected five-member Board of Directors, serving the City of Hayward and the unincorporated Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland and Fairview districts. They are committed to the preservation of open space and enhancing the quality of life of the community they serve, through parks, recreation programs, learning, and fun

This is a new color edition of a previously published black and white book of photographs by well-known Southern photographer Bruce Roberts. The text is by David Stick.

What was it like to live and work at a lighthouse during the heyday of shipping and fishing? How did lighthouse keepers and their families stationed on remote islands while away the long, cold, lonely hours between trips to the mainland for food and supplies? Here you'll find a record of the charming memories and stories of America's lighthouse keepers, including descriptions of daily life at a lighthouse.

Thirteen tales of ghost haunting American lighthouses. Includes photographs of each lighthouse by Bruce Roberts. The lighthouses included are: Old Presque Isle Lighthouse on Lake Huron, MichiganPlymouth Lighthouse, MassachusettsHeceta Head Lighthouse, near Florence, OregonBig Bay Point Lighthouse, Lake Superior, MichiganSt. Augustine Lighthouse, FloridaBatter Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, CaliforniaCape Hatteras Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North CarolinaSeguin Island Lighthouse, near Georgetown, MaineSeul Choix Point Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, MichiganOld Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, Gasparilla Island, FloridaMinots Ledge Lighthouse, near Scituate and Cohasset, MassachusettsPoint Lookout Lighthouse, near St. Mary's City, Maryland

In this new edition of a previously published book, discover the most famous ghosts that haunt the lighthouses and coasts of the Carolinas. Dedicated lighthouse keepers haunt this fabled coast, remaining on duty long after they've passed on. You'll also meet ghost girls, a "gray" man, a black pelican, and a bloodthirsty pirate.

Ghosts of the Carolinas is a fascinating book written by Nancy Roberts that explores the supernatural legends and ghostly tales of the Carolinas. The book is a collection of spine-chilling stories that have been passed down through generations in the region. The author has conducted extensive research and interviews with locals to bring to life the eerie tales of haunted houses, ghostly apparitions, and unexplained phenomena that have occurred in the Carolinas. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific area of the Carolinas. The author takes the reader on a journey through the historic towns, plantations, and battlefields of the region, sharing the ghostly legends and eerie encounters that have been reported in each location. From the ghost of Blackbeard the pirate to the Lady in White at the Battery Inn, the book is filled with spine-tingling stories that will leave readers wondering if the supernatural truly exists. Throughout the book, the author explores the history and cultural significance of the ghostly tales, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the region and its folklore. The book is beautifully written and accompanied by stunning illustrations, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the supernatural, history, or the Carolinas. Ghosts of the Carolinas is a captivating and eerie read that will leave readers questioning what lies beyond the veil of the living world. 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.

Readers will discover more than twenty historic and picturesque lighthouses dotting the coast of Washington in this charming guide.

From Amelia Island to Key West, readers will discover more than thirty historic and picturesque lighthouses dotting the coasts of the Sunshine State with this delightful little guidebook.

This is the complete story of the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras, which for almost two hundred years has guided mariners through the treacherous waters off North Carolina's easternmost point.

This is the complete story of the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras, which for almost two hundred years has guided mariners through the treacherous waters off North Carolina's easternmost point.