Ultimate Book Of Lighthouses – An Illustrated Companion To The History Design And Lore

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ISBN: 9780785836049
Title: Ultimate Book Of Lighthouses – An Illustrated Companion To The History Design And Lore
Author: RHEIN MICHAEL J

The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores-and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings-has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the lighthouse has become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a comprehensive and fascinating work, where you’ll discover.

– Profiles of every kind of lighthouse, from the boldly striped 196-foot tower overlooking the notorious Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to the many octagonal and pyramidal beacons built to guide sailors into North American harbors
– Fascinating information about lightships, foghorns, and modest beacons
– Many remarkable engineering techniques used in constructing lighthouses
– Historical examples of our ancestors’ courageous efforts to guide mariners through treacherous seas and storms
– Scores of stunning full-color photographs, and more!

A celebration of one of America’s purest landmarks, The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a must-have for any home.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01/03/2018
Pages: 256
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