Guiding Lights: The Extraordinary Lives of Lighthouse Women by Shona Riddell (En

Description: Guiding Lights by Shona Riddell Women have a long history of keeping the lights burning, yet their stories are little known. Guiding Lights includes stories from around the world, as we discover the heroism of female lighthouse keepers, how they came to be hired (especially in the 19th century), and the mysteries and legends that are inextricably part of lighthouse history. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Women have a long history of keeping the lights burning, from tending ancient altar flames or bonfires to modern-day lighthouse keeping. Yet most of their stories are little-known. Guiding Lights includes true stories from around the world, chronicling the lives of the extraordinary women who mind the worlds storm-battered towers. From Hannah Sutton and her partner Grant, the two caretakers living alone on Tasmanias wild Maatsuyker Island, to Karen Zacharuk, the keeper in charge of Cape Beale on Canadas Vancouver Island, where bears, cougars and wolves roam, the lives of lighthouse women are not for the faint of heart. Stunning photographs from throughout history accompany accounts of the dramatic torching of Puysegur Point, one of NZs most inhospitable lighthouses; haunted lighthouses in across the US and their tragic tales; lighthouse accidents and emergencies around the world; and two of the worlds most legendary lighthouse women: Ida Lewis (US) and Grace Darling (UK), who risked their lives to save others. The book also explores our dual perception of lighthouses: are they comforting and romantic beacons symbolising hope and trust, or storm-lashed and forbidding towers with echoes of lonely, mad keepers? Whatever our perception, stories of womens courage and dedication in minding the lights — then and now — continue to capture our imagination and inspire. Author Biography Shona Riddell has a long-held fascination with lighthouses. A writer for 20 years (including her subantarctic history book Trial of Strength with Exisle), Shona lives with her husband and two daughters in Wellington, New Zealand. She enjoys cold, windy weather and stories about remote locations. Review "A unique, eloquent, and impressively informative study, Guiding Lights: The Extraordinary Lives of Lighthouse Women by Shona Riddell is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to community, college, and university library Womens Biography & History collections in general, and Lighthouse History supplemental studies reading lists in particular." -- Midwest Book Review Long Description Women have a long history of keeping the lights burning, from tending ancient altar flames or bonfires to modern-day lighthouse keeping. Yet most of their stories are little-known. Guiding Lights includes true stories from around the world, chronicling the lives of the extraordinary women who mind the worlds storm-battered towers. From Hannah Sutton and her partner Grant, the two caretakers living alone on Tasmanias wild Maatsuyker Island, to Karen Zacharuk, the keeper in charge of Cape Beale on Canadas Vancouver Island, where bears, cougars and wolves roam, the lives of lighthouse women are not for the faint of heart. Stunning photographs from throughout history accompany accounts of the dramatic torching of Puysegur Point, one of NZs most inhospitable lighthouses; haunted lighthouses in across the US and their tragic tales; lighthouse accidents and emergencies around the world; and two of the worlds most legendary lighthouse women: Ida Lewis (US) and Grace Darling (UK), who risked their lives to save others. The book also explores our dual perception of lighthouses: are they comforting and romantic beacons symbolising hope and trust, or storm-lashed and forbidding towers with echoes of lonely, mad keepers? Whatever our perception, stories of womens courage and dedication in minding the lights -- then and now -- continue to capture our imagination and inspire. Review Quote This is a book that celebrates womens capability and determination while maintaining a sense of humour and humanity about its subjects. The lives of the lighthouse women were and are extraordinary and so is this treasury of their stories. - Kete Books Feature Discover the stories of remarkable lighthouse women through the ages, and the myths and legends that surround them. Description for Sales People Includes fascinating and often inspiring stories from around the world - the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Japan and more! Includes interviews with modern-day keepers and caretakers as well as historical portraits, newspaper clippings and breathtaking lighthouse photography. One of the only books to tell the story of the women in lighthouse history. Description for Press or Other Media Women have a long history of keeping the lights burning, from tending ancient altar flames or bonfires to modern-day lighthouse keeping. Yet most of their stories are little known. Guiding Lights includes stories from around the world spanning two millennia, as we discover the physical and mental risks of isolation, the heroism of the female keepers, how they came to be hired (especially in the 19th century), and the mysteries and legends that are inextricably part of lighthouse history. Details ISBN1925820629 Author Shona Riddell Pages 256 Publisher Exisle Publishing Year 2020 ISBN-10 1925820629 ISBN-13 9781925820621 Format Hardcover Imprint Exisle Publishing Subtitle The Extraordinary Lives of Lighthouse Women Illustrations 100 color & b-w illustrations Short Title Guiding Lights Language English UK Release Date 2020-10-07 Publication Date 2020-10-07 DEWEY 387.155092 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-10-06 Place of Publication Auckland Country of Publication New Zealand Replaced by 9781922539434 NZ Release Date 2020-10-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132740185;

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