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 A thorough compilation of Beavertail's rich history May 20, 2009
By Jeremy D'Entremont
"Lighthouse guy"
Mr. Karentz has doen an admirable job of compiling the facts on one of New England's most historic light stations. This book will be a boon to researchers for many years to come, and it's a must for New England lighthouse buffs and lovers of this very special place.
 Always a Good Thing Jan 28, 2009
By John Galluzzo
There's much to enjoy about this book, especially for those folks out there - and believe me, they are out there - that love lighthouses and lighthouse history. Mr. Karentz has done an admirable job of collecting and interpreting the history of this singular light station, and giving it a book unto itself to be studied by future generations.
The author's attention to detail is on display throughout, sometimes to the disadvantage to the reader. If there is one drawback to the book, it's repetitiveness. But, taken from another perspective, each chapter could be read independently without losing any sense of context. All of the important details are here, from the list of lighthouse keepers to the intricate technical details of how the light and sound systems worked that staved off death for sailors approaching the Rhode Island shore for nearly three hundred years.
Mr. Karentz's history does not end with the automation of the lighthouse, but instead carries into the present day, through the process of turning the light station and the surrounding lands into a public park and museum, and, most importantly, a place of education. It's as thorough a tale as one could desire on such a small area, and from a researcher's perspective, that is always a good thing.
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