The expression "paraffin-oiler" was the old nickname for a Scottish lightkeeper and in this book the author, a serving lightkeeper, provides a light-hearted and true account of life in the Lighthouse Service. Dealing in turn with each coastal region of Scotland, the author provides detail about the construction of lighthouses and the development of the Service. Through personal reminiscences and tales from colleagues, he builds up a vivid account of day-to-day life and the characters involved in this solitary occupation.
- ISBN13 9781870325219
- Publish Date 15 April 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 May 1999
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Whittles Publishing
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 112
- Language English