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"An intelligent and concise biography of the pioneering woman. A good sea story . . . about an unusual and brave woman." -Publishers Weekly "[A] sensitive biography. . . . A remarkable story of an ordinary woman who did some extraordinary things." -Booklist "Lenore Skomal . . . treats her solid historical homework briskly and lightly. . . . Fascinating." -Providence Journal "Carefully combed historic records . . . numerous photographs, notes and a bibliography do justice to this remarkable . . . heroine." -Cape Cod Times "Fascinating. . . . [A] lively, fast-moving account to hold the reader's

Women lighthouse keepers --- Lighthouse keepers --- Women heroes --- Lifesaving --- History. --- Lewis, Ida, --- Ida Lewis Rock Light (R.I.) --- History. --- Newport (R.I.)