On Eagle's Beak: A History of the Montauk Point Lighthouse

A history of Montauk Point Lighthouse is long overdue Henry Osmers fills the void with a chronicle that is thorough and appealing. On Eagle's Beak details many facets of the Montauk story, from the settlement of the peninsula and construction of the light station, to the keepers who staffed it until automation and its modern day operation as a museum. Especially noteworthy is Osmers' coverage of Montauk Light's long struggle with erosion, a problem facing many lighthouses in the nation. This is an excellent armchair history that will add to any bookshelf. I'm confident it will send you to Montauk Point Lighthouse for a visit
- Elinor DeWire, Author of Guardians of the Lights and Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast