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The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses

An Illustrated Companion to the History, Design, and Lore

Format: Hardback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, United States
Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.
Published: 1st Mar 2018
Dimensions: w 219mm h 277mm d 22mm
Weight: 1265g
ISBN-10: 0785836047
ISBN-13: 9780785836049
Barcode No: 9780785836049
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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.

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