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Hurley: Florida's Lighthouses in the Civil War

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Hurley: Florida's Lighthouses in the Civil War
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Hurley, Neil E. FLORIDA'S LIGHTHOUSES IN THE CIVIL WAR. Middle River Press, Oakland Park. 2007. Large 4to. 176 pages. original blue cloth, gilt, jacket. Bibliography. Maps. B&w and color photos and illustrations throughout. English text. The David Baker Library. Fine. Florida's premier lighthouse historian sets the record straight in this fascinating account of wartime activities at each of the state's 21 Civil War lighthouses. Both sides fought for possession of the towers and their valuable lenses and lamp oil. Through meticulous research, Neil Hurley has uncovered little-known facts about each lighthouse, including the great care taken by Confederate authorities to protect the lighthouses, lenses and oil. Lot weight: 2 lbs 6oz. Subject(s): Florida Lighthouses.