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Lighthouses of the World: A History of Where Land Meets Sea
Ebbe Almquist

Lighthouses of the World: A History of Where Land Meets Sea

Book Sales (Oct 1999)
9780785811022
| Hardcover
192 pages | 248 x 320 mm | English
Dewey 720

Subject

  • Architecture / General
  • Lighthouses
  • Sailing
  • Sailing Ships
  • Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / General

Plot

From the first primitive lights in Near East and Mediterranean harbors to today's computer-driven optical devices, the lighthouse has been more than just a beacon of light. Many well-known lighthouses are documented in this lavish volume. Their historical and technical details as well as their topographical perspectives offer the reader insights into their forms, environment, and use.