New York: Liveright / Norton, (2016). First edition - "The most comprehensive history of American lighthouses ever written. . ; Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation, [it] traces the evolution of Americas lighthouse system, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles fought to illuminate the nations hardscrabble coastlines." Illustrated with photographs throughout. Includes lists of lighthouse organizations, museums, endnotes and a select bibliography. xv, 514 pp.