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Loading... The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: An Illustrated Companion to the History, Design, and Loreby Michael J Rhein
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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. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)387.1Social sciences Commerce, Communications, Transportation Rivers, Oceans, and Flight LighthousesRatingAverage:
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