Anatomy of the lighthouse

RHEIN, Michael J.

Barnes&Noble Books

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.

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: An Illustrated Companion to the History, Design, and Lore

Compton, Samuel Willard

Travel

Chartwell Books

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.

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

Arts & Photography

Crompton, Samuel Willard

Photography & Video

Thunder Bay Pr

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 Lighthouse Book is a panoramic, lavishly illustrated history of these legendary buildings and celebrates the rich heritage of our ancestors’ courageous efforts to guide mariners through treacherous seas and storms. Over 200 color photographs are featured in this fully revised, expanded and updated edition.

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses

Thunder Bay Press

A lighthouse standing majestically on a scenic shoreline conjures images of heroic sailors safely guided to port. But which lighthouse is it and what is its history? Here is a guide to identifying 161 of North America’s most famous beacons. Each entry includes a full-page color photograph opposite a smaller historical image, a brief history, construction facts, a schematic of the floor plan, and notable technical features and specs. Lighthouses include Portland Head, Boston Harbor, Cape Hatteras, Grosse Point, Cape Blanco, and Point SurPerfect. Endorsed by the American Lighthouse Foundation, this take-along guide can be used for coastal or Great Lakes driving vacations, from Newfoundland to Southern California, where each featured beacon can be easily identified and fully enjoyed.

Lighthouse Spotter's Guide

Holnsteiner, Rudi

Architecture

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Saraband

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