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After retirement, for two summers I worked as a tour guide at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in Oregon. This opportunity enabled me to learn more about that lighthouse than any of the others I've seen. Although I have personally visited and photographed over 300 lighthouses in the United States and three Provinces in Canada, the Umpqua River Lighthouse has special meaning for me. That Lighthouse inspired me to write two fictional books with the characters working, living, and enduring the challenges of lighthouse keeping. All pictures posted in this blog were taken by myself, unless noted otherwise.

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I hope you will find time to enjoy my books. Preview the book covers below at the right side of page.

Book #1: "The Wickie and the Umpqua Lighthouse." Detail: "The Wickie and the Umpqua Lighthouse" is an 1860's story about the lighthouse keepers and their families at the Umpqua River Lighthouse. It will stir your emotions and warm your heart. Discover the challenges they met but never expected, and their determination to maintain navigational aid to mariners on the Oregon coast. (Wickie is a nickname used by the early lighthouse keepers at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in OR.)

Book #2: "Spirit of The Lighthouse" is a sequel to The Wickie. Detail: Jesse Fayette, assistant keeper at the Umpqua River Lighthouse, finds himself alone to operate and maintain an Oregon lighthouse after the accidental death of his head keeper. After notifying the Lighthouse Board and requesting help, he is surprised but must deal with an acquaintance, Red Saunders, who believes the lighthouse is haunted.

Book #3: "Unexpected Moments" has a different theme than those of Book #1 and #2. Detail: Dan and Megan, as well as their old friends Jim and Anna, experience unexpected moments of hardships and tragedies in Arizona and California. Will they survive these unexpected moments and find any hope for their futures?

All of my books are available on Amazon.

01 November 2012

Massachusetts - Point Gammon Lighthouse

The Point Gammon Lighthouse is located on Great Island, West Yarmouth, MA. In 1816 a conical stone lighthouse and keeper's dwelling was built on the eastern side of Hyannis Harbor. In 1837 six feet of brick work was added to the top of the tower to elevate the light and provide better ventilation. The cylindrical superstructure, later shingled, gave the lighthouse a unique appearance among Massachusetts beacons.

With the establishment of the Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, 2 1/2 miles south of Point Gammon, it eliminated the need for the harbor light. Point Gammon was discontinued in 1858. In 1872 the government sold the deserted station, and it has been privately owned ever since. During the 1970's, the tower was used as a residence. At the time of my visit in 2001 it was vacant. Great Island is private and has no public access. I was able to capture this picture from the mainland using a 500mm lens with 2X doubler and tripod.

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