>>Click to enlarge (Size: 333,508 bytes)<< Thachers - Island of the twin lights Thachers and its twin lighthouses are a landmark for everyone living on Cape Ann and anyone who has ever sailed up the New England coast. Here is the first authentic story of that remarkable island, a comprehensive and enjoyable tale of romance, heroisim, sorrow, privation, resourcefulness, and fun. Author Eleanor Parsons turns the pages of history since 1635 to share the exciting and often unbeleivable events which took place on the tiny island but a half mile long by half as wide. It is all here - how the stone towers were built, rebuilt, and repaired; how scientific discoveries were applied to improve the lights over the years; the frequent bureaucratic bungling which threantened the lights from time to time; and the devotion of the many lighthouse keepers who kept the beacons burning inspite of obstacles, danger, and discouragement. Read the book and then take the new Landing Barge to Thachers Island and see it for yourserlf!
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