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The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: History, Legend, Lore, Design, Technology, Romance

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The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: History, Legend, Lore, Design, Technology, Romance
- history, legend, lore, design, technology, and romance of lighthouses
The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shoresâ€”and their unspoiled, scenic natural settingsâ€”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 youâ€™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 ancestorsâ€™ courageous efforts to guide mariners through treacherous seas and storms
- Scores of stunning full-color photographs, and more!
A celebration of one of Americaâ€™s purest landmarks, The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a must-have for any home.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Manufacturer Thunder Bay Pr
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 2
EANs 9781571452245
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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