{"product_id":"guardians-of-the-manitou-passage-a-chronicle-of-service-to-lake-michigan-mariners-1840-1915","title":"Guardians of the Manitou Passage: A Chronicle of Service to Lake Michigan Mariners, 1840-1915","description":"Voices heard from the dark water: \"There's hope! I think I see a flare! Help will be on the way! Lifesavers are on the shore! Our creaking old schooner will be saved, and we will not drown in the icy lake!\"\nThe tranquil waters and pleasant, blue skies of Lake Michigan can quickly change to impenetrable fog and dangerously roiling seas that can drive helpless ships toward shore and likely grounding. In thenineteenth and early twentieth centuries, there was no GPS to aid navigation. On northeastern Lake Michigan's Manitou Passage, as elsewhere, ship captains and crews counted upon the protection of lightkeepers and lifesavers, whose resourcefulness and bravery enabled them to save countless sailors, ships, and valuable cargoes.\nNight and day, lightkeepers maintained fog signals and climbed light stations' towers to maintain their fragile lenses and other vital apparatus, refuel lamps, and trim wicks. Lifesavers faced nightly beach patrols, station watches, daily boat drills, and practices of other essential procedures. Guardians of the Manitou Passage: A Chronicle of Service to Lake Michigan Mariners, 1840-1915covers the history of the lifesavers and lightkeepers who battled high winds and waves, frigid temperatures and icy shores, during their mission to protect lives on perilous Lake Michigan.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1954786484\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1954786484.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hawley, Jonathan P\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44540434153533,"sku":"BVV.1954786484.G","price":23.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1954786484-0.jpg?v=1794605045","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/guardians-of-the-manitou-passage-a-chronicle-of-service-to-lake-michigan-mariners-1840-1915","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}