Detailed history of the region and the need/justification for a light station, the architecture and construction of each light tower and keeper home, their lenses and lanterns and biographies of all of its keepers. Includes a fairly detailed discussion of the infamous Morgan Affair (murder) that involved light keepers Giddings and Jewett, as well as in depth biographical sketches of both of those keepers, whose impact on New York & American history went far beyond that of local light keepers. Includes detailed travel data and recommendations for visitors and detailed bibliography.