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Booklets

Several booklets have been written about various topics of interest surrounding the history of Wood Island Lighthouse. These 5.5" x 8.5" illustrated booklets run around 14 pages and were written by various authors from information in the archives of the Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse.



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"A Night to Remember on Wood Island"

"A Night to Remember on Wood Island"

This booklet, written by FOWIL Secretary Judy MacGillivray, is her rendition of what it was like to hunt ghosts all night long at Wood Island Lighthouse - what a thrill!
 $4.00

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"The Animals of Wood Island"

"The Animals of Wood Island"

This booklet was written from old newspaper accounts and memories of those involved. It is layed out in chronological fashion retelling many humourous tales about animals which lived with keeper families over the years....
 $4.00

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"The Development of the Light at Wood Island Lighthouse"

"The Development of the Light at Wood Island Lighthouse"

The history of Wood Island's tower, light source and magnification is described as well as the all important characteristics. The booklet includes a timeline and several sketches of such things as the original tower,...
 $4.00

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"The Heroism of Eben Emerson"

"The Heroism of Eben Emerson"

This booklet is written and illustrated by a descendent of keeper Eben Emerson who kept the light on Wood Island in the 1860s. In a situation of imminent danger, his bravery and determination achieved a rescue at sea against...
 $4.00

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"The Tragic Story of Murder and Suicide on Wood Island"

"The Tragic Story of Murder and Suicide on Wood Island"

This booklet was written and illustrated from a newspaper account in the Biddeford Daily Journal of June 2, 1896. The author/illlustrator has used many illustrations to enhance the story.
 $4.00

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"Thomas Henry Orcutt Keeper of the Light 1886-1905"

"Thomas Henry Orcutt Keeper of the Light 1886-1905"

This booklet was written by Carol Bassett a descendant of Keeper Thomas Henry Orcutt who lived on Wood Island with his family 19 years. This was the time of the Murder Suicide and the famous dog Sailor.
 $4.00

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Gift Pack - all six booklets

Gift Pack - all six booklets

This packet includes all six of our booklets in rainbow colors. The packet is tied with a ribbon and includes a tag with the Wood Island Logo. This makes a unique, informative and very pretty gift.
 $18.00

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