Great Lakes maritime history encompasses epic stories of heroic rescues, tragic losses, and changing times. Storms and Sand is a glimpse into the world of the brave men of the Big Sable Point, Michigan, U.S. Life-Saving Service/ U.S. Coast Guard Station. The station was located on land that is now part of Ludington State Park. Our book tells the history of the station; including the sacrifices by the life-savers and Coast Guardsmen, and their struggles to rescue Lake Michigan shipwreck victims. Storms and Sand also chronicles lesser-known events in the lives of the men, their families, and the Big Sable Point lighthouse keepers.
"Storms and Sand is an authoritatively researched and engagingly written study of a critical Lake Michigan life-saving station. This is an important contribution to Great Lakes maritime history."
Dr. Matthew Daley, Associate Professor, Department of History, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
Storms and Sand is a hardcover book with 208 pages and 69 photos and illustrations. The retail price is $29.95. If you purchase it directly from us, shipping is free for retail customers. If you are a Michigan resident, please add $1.80 sales tax.
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Grand Rapids, MI 49516
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Storms and Sand: A Story of Shipwrecks and the Big Sable Point Coast Guard Station
