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| Title | : | Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter: The Remarkable True Story Of American Heroine Ida Lewis |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.32 (764 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0762758805 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-08 |
| Language | : | English |
A good sea story about an unusual and brave woman.” Publishers Weekly“A sensitive biography. A remarkable story of an ordinary woman who did some extraordinary things.” Booklist“Lenore Skomal treats her solid historical homework briskly and lightly. Fascinating.” Providence Journal“Carefully combed historic records numerous photographs, notes and a bibliography do justice to this remarkable heroine.” Cape Cod Times“Fascinating. “An intelligent and concise biography of the pioneering woman. A lively, fast-moving account to hold the reader’s interest. Spellbinding.” Oakland Press“Meticulously researched recounts the story of Ida Lewis and other courageous women who tended the precious Fresnel lenses.”
Great book chilady A lot of biographies can be rather dull, but this book is anything but. Lenore Skomal has done an excellent job in researching the life of Ida Lewis, a truly remarkable woman. She was brave, hardworking, and smart. Life was very hard as a lighthouse keeper, and she set a standard for men and women alike. I like that it was short and to the point. Braving storms in her trusty little row boat, esp. in winter, to rescue people in trouble, is a testament to the type of person she was. This book is a real page turner, as well as informative and interes. "Woman of Light" according to Barbara C.. What a delightful account of an amazing woman - entertaining, informative and easy to read. The author presents a straightforward profile of Ida Lewis with details of her life provided through careful research and documentation. This book makes an important contribution to women's studies, maritime history and the vital role played by lighthouses and their keepers in the 19th century. Read it for a wonderful look back at a vanished time.. Susie Book Lover said Truth IS stranger than fiction. This is a fascinating account of life by the sea and one tiny lady who could wield a pair of oars in a gale unlike most men. She went out in the very worst of weather with never a thought for her own safety to save men not really worth saving. She is such a special person and that is what makes this book worth reading. I gave it Truth IS stranger than fiction Susie Book Lover This is a fascinating account of life by the sea and one tiny lady who could wield a pair of oars in a gale unlike most men. She went out in the very worst of weather with never a thought for her own safety to save men not really worth saving. She is such a special person and that is what makes this book worth reading. I gave it 4 stars because of the writing. It could have had more flow, but the story is fine.. stars because of the writing. It could have had more flow, but the story is fine.
The amazing story of a heroic woman—the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island.
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