Apart from some minor typos (punctuation errors and putting "Lake Michigan" instead of "Lake Huron") as well at least one missing lighthouse (the William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse on Belle Isle in the Detroit River!), this book was quite informative and pleasant to read. Good for anyone who is interested in the Great Lakes and/or lighthouses!

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bookwyrmqueen | Oct 25, 2021 |

Ghosts & specters;: Ten supernatural stories di Bruce Roberts

In the South there are many legends and ghostly tales that get told over and over again. Spirits of Civil War soldiers. Ghost lights. Haunted houses. Pirates. Old abandoned mines. Strange forest creatures. Southern lore is rich and ingrained in the culture. Ghosts and Specters gathers up 10 Southern supernatural tales. The stories are varied and more spooky than scary. The collection is middle-grade appropriate, but would also be an enjoyable easy read for adults who like folk lore.

Most of the stories I have heard before, like the legend of the Gray Man seen on Pawley's Island in SC since the 1800s and the Cherokee legend of the Little People. I liked the variety of the stories. The photographs added a nice flair, even though the authors admit to adding in the ghostly apparitions themselves. :) I don't believe that ghosts are real, but I do enjoy a good spooky story. This book is quite similar to others I have seen at tourist shops in the Outer Banks. Nice collection of area folk lore!

Nancy and Bruce Roberts have written several collection of stories, mostly about hauntings and lighthouses including Ghosts of the Carolinas and America's Most Haunted Places. I enjoy reading similar books while vacationing at Nag's Head or other areas in the Outer Banks. There are a lot of great ghost stories in Southern folk lore! This collection would definitely be a good beach read for kids and adults alike.… (altro)

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JuliW | Nov 22, 2020 |

Lighthouse Families di Cheryl Shelton-Roberts

The Lighthouse Families by Cheryl and Bruce Roberts
Stories and recipes from those who were light keepers over the years. Lighthouses from both coasts and around great lakes area.
Starts out talking about the Fresnel lenses and the changes over the years. Liked hearing how the kids found fun things to do to entertain themselves.
Teaching of giving treasures back for those you take from the areas. Loved hearing of the flying woolen blankets and being teetered to the clothesline and how to make dumplings.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).… (altro)

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jbarr5 | May 29, 2015 |

American Lighthouses (Lighthouse Series) di Ray Jones

I have used this book for years. It has a long list of lighthouses open and some that you can only get a shot of. The greatest thing is that the book gives great directions on how to get the best view or to get to the actual lighthouse. I have found this to be a valuable source of information.

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Robin661 | Jul 20, 2012 |

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