Guardians of the Manitou Passage: A Chronicle of Service to Lake Michigan Mariners 1840-1915 by Jonathan P. Hawley

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An insightful account of lifesaving services by US lightkeepers and surfmen who battled high winds and waves, frigid temperatures, and icy shores during their mission to protect lives on Lake Michigan.

Researched and written by local historian Jonathan P. Hawley and published by Mission Point Press .  His previous books include Point Betsie:  Lightkeeping and Lifesaving in Northeastern Lake Michigan (2008).  

1 review for Guardians of the Manitou Passage: A Chronicle of Service to Lake Michigan Mariners 1840-1915 by Jonathan P. Hawley

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    “With this book, Hawley cements his standing as one of northern Michigan’s most respected and leading Great Lakes and maritime historians. While Hawley highlights the professionalism and high standards of the US Lighthouse Service, the Lifesaving Service, and the US Coast Guard, he also shares the stories of the men, women, and families, and the challenging lives they led in their remote posts. A must-read for those interested in northern Michigan or maritime history.”
    -Barbara Mort, executive director, Benzie Area Historical Society

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