{"product_id":"pigeon-point-lighthouse-joann-semones-9781467172219","title":"Pigeon Point Lighthouse: Gold Rush to Restoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust fifty miles south of San Francisco stands Pigeon Point, one of California's tallest lighthouses. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed for the infamous wreck of the Carrier Pigeon on her maiden voyage, the beacon began operations in 1872 and has warned mariners away from the treacherous rocky shoals nearby for over 150 years. It has served as a home for many keepers and their families during its lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vantage point is not only perfect for signaling ships at sea, but it also gave Richard Fairchild, the second lighthouse keeper to serve at Pigeon Point, a view of a gunfight in 1875 that ended in the death of local wharf manager. Other memorable keepers include Henry Holbrook, who went on to become a private detective, and Jesse E. Mygrants, who was both the longest-serving keeper at Pigeon Point--from 1924 to 1941--and had the distinction of being kidnapped by rumrunners desperate for a ride to their rendezvous. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, the lighthouse serves as a historical landmark, whale watching point, and incredible stargazing spot. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin author JoAnn Semones as she explores the unique history of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joann Semones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1467172219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467172219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Joann Semones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517093589247,"sku":"9781467172219","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5fa38f79-57f3-4b77-a15d-67545e595a01.jpg?v=1778729856","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pigeon-point-lighthouse-joann-semones-9781467172219","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}