Life on the Rocks
A Memoir of Lighthouse Keeping, Heroism and Resilience
$71.55
- Hardcover
- Release Date
10 June 2027
Summary
Examining the role and life of a lighthouse keeper.
In all weathers and for prolonged periods of time, lighthouse keepers put their lives on the line to safeguard ships and sailors from the hazardous seas around our island nation. They faced danger from wild seas and winter storms, mounted rescue missions to come to the aid of shipwrecked passengers, sailors and fishermen, and contended with loneliness and isolation. They provided vital weather reports, monitored shipping with leather…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837050857 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837050856 |
| Author: | Kathryn Kelly |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 138mm x 216mm |
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Kathryn Kelly
Kathryn Kelly is a journalist, broadcaster, and PR consultant. She previously worked for the BBC and ITN, has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines, and has been a WI speaker for many years. Her family’s long history of lighthouse-keeping, which was featured in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, inspired her to write this book.
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