Samford: Coral Coast Publications, 1994. v, 268 pp, + 14 pp reprint of 1917 first issue 'Instructions to Lightkeepers', map showing Australia's major lighthouses, 40 pp colour photographs, illustrated throughout with b&w photographs, Queensland Lightkeepers 1857 to 1994. Pictorial card with integral flaps. SIGNED by author on title page, else as new. As new technology drives the occupation of lightkeeping into history, this book serves as a record of work and life on Queensland lightstations, enhanced by the names of 1200 lightkeepers who, from 1857 to 1994,experienced this unique lifestyle.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. Small 4to.

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Bookseller: Lawrence Jones (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 053563
Title: The Lighthouse Keepers
Author: Buchanan, Stuart
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 064618458X
ISBN 13: 9780646184586
Publisher: Coral Coast Publications
Place of Publication: Samford
Date Published: 1994
Size: Small 4to
Keywords: LIGHTSTATION QUEENSLAND BARRIER REEF COAST HISTORY BOOBY ISLAND
Bookseller catalogs: Maritime/ Sailing/ Shipping; Australiana;

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