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In Their Own Words

Barbara Lesko, AB'62, AM'65

  • Coauthor
  • Lighthouse Life
  • ISBN 978-1-4327-4177-8
  • Outskirts Press

Barbara Lesko and her husband Leonard (PhD'69) have authored many books and articles on Egyptology but now have written their personal story of owning a lighthouse in Narragansett Bay and living in its 1828 keeper's cottage for 18 years, facing many challenges such as tower restoration, seawall maintenance, and hurricanes. Their adventures and research instilled in the Leskos a deep appreciation for the dedicated men and women who serviced America's vital navigational aids prior to automation.

Posted September 18, 2009