When people think of New Jersey's lighthouses, most think of afamous few — Barnegat, Sandy Hook, Twin Lights, and Cape May. But did you know that from New York Harbor, down along the coast to Cape May and up the Delaware Bay, the total number of lightstations, past and present, is 49? Surprisingly, 26 New Jersey lighthouses remain standing today. This comprehensive full-color hardcover guide includes all of the present and former lighthouses and lightships that are part of the state's maritime history. This book provides historical information as well as stories of the keepers and notable achievements, and includes 40 full-color photographs. Directions and locations for visitors are provided. The book also includes a thorough lighthouse bibliography and color fold-out map of all past and present New Jersey lightstations, and can be easily slipped into a large pocket or backpack.
While the era of lighthouse keepers ended in 1988 with the automation of Ambrose Tower at Sandy Hook, the lights and their stories live on in Sentinels of the Shore.' — The New York Times The full-color photographs by the author are beautiful, and the book is filled with many interesting nuggets of information about lighthouse history and technology, enough to make you an expert of lighthouse trivia... — The Beachcomber, Long Beach Island
"For those who love lighthouses...Sentinels of the Shore is a welcome guide and a lovely little tome anyone would be delighted to receive as a gift...priced right, pretty, and useful, but also enjoyable." — Elinore DeWire, noted author of "Guardians of the Lights"