{"product_id":"9781561648511","title":"Guardians of the Lights: Stories of U.S. Lighthouse Keepers","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breed—the lighthouse keepers—from the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human “guardian of the light.\" A wealth of material from the archives of the 19th and 20th centuries—primarily letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts—provides vivid stories about lighthouse keeping in this country: the daily work; coping with fog, storms and other catastrophes; legends and ghosts; women's and families' roles; lighthouse children and pets; the natural world around lighthouses; and the diverse characters of those who held the job. Lighthouse keeping was a unique occupation, now obsolete, and this book is a fitting tribute to these tough, usually solitary, and dedicated heroes who kept the lights burning every night, without fail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pineapple Press, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137755431152,"sku":"9781561648511","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781561648511_p0.jpg?v=1769899833","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781561648511","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}