Lighthouses of North America

On the list of things that just about everyone loves, lighthouses are right up there with butterflies, Doris Day, and popsicles. Romanticized in art and literature, these seashore sentinels are mostly relics of a bygone era, yet many keepers are fiercely devoted to maintaining them and preventing their destruction. Lighthouses of North America takes viewers on a tour of some of the most spectacular lighthouses on both coasts, from Pemaquid Point in Maine to Point Arena in California, combining scenic tours with local history of shipwrecks, acts of heroism, and ghost stories. Constructed on battered and isolated outcroppings of rock to warn sailors of impending danger, some lighthouses played larger roles in American history, particularly during times of war. Sure to be appreciated by both armchair travelers and history buffs, this is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Carlson)