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Lighthouse Encyclopedia : The Definitive Reference
Jones, Ray
Architecture - U.S. (Domestic)

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Price: $19.95

Availability: 1

Paperback

ISBN/UPC: 9780762745784

ISBN-10: 0762745789

Published: 09/01/2007

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"The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is more than a complete guide to those magnificent towers of light. It is a remarkable work of literature filled with the vast spirit and endless mystery of great waters and those who work upon them. For all of us who love lighthouses and their keepers, this is a book to be read and savored, each page as bright as the spokes of light that yet flash across the sea to guide mariners home."
--Homer Hickam, author of October Sky and The Keeper's Son



"Lighthouse lovers everywhere will welcome this new fact-filled resource. As reminders of a rich maritime heritage, lighthouses need and deserve our help. This book will attract many new recruits to the cause of lighthouse preservation worldwide."
--Rosalie Davis Gibb, Chairman of the World Lighthouse Society



 “A must for the library of every lighthouse lover . . .”
—Great Lakes Seaway
 
“A  remarkable work of literature filled with the vast spirit and endless
mystery of great waters and those who work upon them.”
—Homer Hickam, author of October Sky and The Keeper’s Son
 
“More than just another coffee-table pretty face . . . contains a wealth of information . . .”
—Southern Boating
 
Lighthouses! For more than two thousand years, these maritime beacons have marked the earth’s most dangerous shores, guiding ships to safety and offering hope to sailors lost at sea. Packed with information, drama, and stunning color photographs, this award-winning volume, updated and now available in paperback, is your one-stop resource for all things lighthouse-related.
 
Look inside for:

LIGHTHOUSES THROUGH HISTORY
An in-depth look at the history of light towers, from those of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt to the Cape Hatteras tower, recently saved from destruction

A LIGHTHOUSE LEXICON
An alphabetical guide to people, places, and equipment associated with lighthouses, accentuated by accompanying illustrations

LIGHTHOUSES AROUND THE WORLD
Facts and photos of lighthouses from the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain, Norway, Australia, and several other countries

 

Imprint: Globe Pequot
Distributor: The Globe Pequot Press
Publication Date: 08-01-2007
Pages: 288
Measurements: 11.00in X 8.50in


 
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