- Each chapter is informative and entertaining, including sections on the history of lighthouses, illumination, keepers of the light, and the future of lighthouses.
- Featured lighthouses have their stories told with scenic photographic spreads, informative stats, and quaint histories--including why Peggy's Cove Light in Nova Scotia has its own post office.
- Over 56 lighthouses are featured by construction, including Heceta Head Lighthouse (Conical & Cylindrical), Tree Point Light (Square & Pyramidal), Lime Point Light (Octagonal & Hexagonal), and Hilton Head Light (Triangular & Skeletal).