Maritime Lighthouses
- Publisher
- Nimbus Publishing
- Initial publish date
- May 2012
- Category
- Landscapes
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551099040
- Publish Date
- May 2012
- List Price
- $17.95
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Description
Still shining proudly over Atlantic waters, lighthouses have become icons of Maritime folklore, serving as reminders of a rich nautical history. Exploring the nooks and crannies of the East Coast, photographer Jordan Crowe brings us through the fog to uncover these spectacular monuments of the past.
Travel from the tip of Nova Scotia's Yarmouth County to experience the rugged structure of Cape Forchu, then revel in the captivating Swallowtail at Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick. Featuring unforgettable photographs, full historical profiles, and detailed travel information for many of Canada's most famous beacons, Maritime Lighthousesis not only a timeless treasure, but an adventure-seeker's personal guide.
A former photography student at the University of Western Ontario, Jordan Crowe moved to the East Coast to pursue a career in the Maritimes. Garnering a deep appreciation for the local lighthouse love and lore, Crowe began to preserve these aging structures with his lens. He lives with his wife in Harrietsfield, Nova Scotia.
About the author
After developing his interest in photography at a young age, Jordan Crowe continued to study the field at the University of Western Ontario, moving to the east coast to pursue his career after graduation. After gaining an appreciation for the Maritimers’ love of lighthouses and learning of their potentially limited lifetime, Crowe began to travel the Atlantic provinces in an attempt to document every beacon still standing. Jordan and his wife live in Harrietsfield, Nova Scotia.