Product code: Lighthouse Keeping / Light Housekeeping - deals Autographed by Author
This is actually two books in one. One is by Ernest G. DeRaps, and the other is by Pauline E. DeRaps. It is each of their perspectives from living at remote lighthouses on the Maine coast for 6 years, "We are fortunate that Ernest and Pauline DeRaps have recorded the events of their 6 years in government owned dwellings along Penobscot Bay in Maine. Although you realize the sameness of their day, it's too obvious how often fog, ship groundings, distress calls and delayed supply deliveries keep monotony way. The dual life of husband and wife who dedicated a dozen years of life to safeguarding sea traffic along the Maine coast reveals deals a unique life style, a life that modern technology now makes obsolete." This book is in great shape, signed by one of the authors, and author's card is taped to front pastedown. If you hold this book it in the sun just right, you might be able to see a light scratch or two on the back cover. Otherwise, I see no flaws. Please see photos.
This is actually two books in one. One is by Ernest G. DeRaps, and the other is by Pauline E. DeRaps. It is each of their perspectives from living at remote lighthouses on the Maine coast for 6 years, "We are fortunate that Ernest and Pauline DeRaps have recorded the events of their 6 years in government owned dwellings along Penobscot Bay in Maine. Although you realize the sameness of their day, it's too obvious how often fog, ship groundings, distress calls and delayed supply deliveries keep monotony way. The dual life of husband and wife who dedicated a dozen years of life to safeguarding sea traffic along the Maine coast reveals deals a unique life style, a life that modern technology now makes obsolete." This book is in great shape, signed by one of the authors, and author's card is taped to front pastedown. If you hold this book it in the sun just right, you might be able to see a light scratch or two on the back cover. Otherwise, I see no flaws. Please see photos.