Lighthouses: A Pictorial History of Lighthouses Around the World
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (692 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1585748366 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Back CoverCrossing open waters has always been a dangerous and sometimes deadly vocation, but drawing close to the end destination is the most hazardous part of the sailor's journey. Some of these early lighthouses were basic stones on the shores, but others, like the Colossus of Rhodes, a 110-foot (33m) statue of the sun god Helios built in 282 BC in the Mediterranean, became wonders of the ancient world.Architecturally imposing and with an air of romance to them, lighthouses continue to fascinate us. Often there are tales of strange events connected to lonely lighthouses - tragic stories of keepers and ghosts at sea.Leo Marriott's Lighthouses, illustrated with more than 100 color photographs, takes readers on a historical and international tour of these wonderful structures and recounts tales of
Not the best I bought this book for a friend and he was disappointed that there was not more information on the ighthouses shown, he was also expecting more lighthouses that were shown as well.. Lighthouses around the world. I have an interest in lighthouses and their locations. Although I love the historical information, I enjoy sketching Lighthouses in pencil and painting in water color. This book offers a good look at Lighthouses around the world and the photos are outstanding. I have enjoyed "Lighthouses: A pictorial History of Lighthouses Around the World", very much.. "Awesome" according to Corey Williams. Bought this for my wife who loves Lighthouses and was no dissapointed. Absolutely gorgeous pictures. It's amazing how many are still there on the East coast.
in the Mediterranean--became wonders of the ancient world. It didn't last very long. At least forty vessels had run aground off this deadly outcrop just southeast of Boston before construction of a tower began in 1847. Since earliest times the response to these dangers has been to erect a light-bearing tower, a beacon to sailors that could guide them into port safely. Leo Marriott's LIGHTHOUSES, illustrated with more than 100 color photographs, takes readers on a historical and international tour of these wonderful structures. Crossing open waters has always been a dangerous undertaking, but drawing close to the destination is the most hazardous part of the sailor's journey. Architecturally imposing and cloaked with an air of romance, lighthouses continue to fascinate us. Minot's Ledge is one such place. Although Minot's Ledge Light is no longer manned, tales persist of eerie sounds, slamming doors, and apparitions of a man, soaking wet, clinging to a rope outside the new tower! This is a chilling reminder that even the most valiant efforts to prevent tragedy can be in v