Lighthouses not only guide ships to safety, they conjure up romantic images of solitude and solace. Through breathtaking color photographs of the lighthouses and their surroundings, explore the history and development of these captivating structures throughout the world. Look back to the light towers of antiquity, and then discover beautiful examples that brightened the coastlines in the British Isles, United States, Canada, and Caribbean. Find out about the different lighting systems, and the various types of towers. Meet the people who played a major role in the architectural and technological progress of these aids to navigation, and take a nostalgic look at the keepers, those who devoted their lives to the daily maintenance and operation of the lighthouse--sometimes even in the face of great danger.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Lighthouse Coffee Table Book,
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This review is from: Lighthouses (Great Architecture) (Hardcover)
This is a large coffee table book with appropriately stunning photos of lighthouses from around the world. F. Ross Holland is one of the most informed writers on lighthouses and he provides plenty of easy reading history to go with the pictures. An informative and visually satisfying book for lighthouse lovers.
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Another Great F. Ross Holland book,
By Susan K. Thompson "aka Susy Kysely Thompson" (East Troy, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Lighthouses (Great Architecture) (Hardcover)
F.Ross Holland begins with a few world lights-of-old in drawings. From there the photography captures lighthouses from the British Isles to the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii. Lights from Canada are here, as well as some from the Carribean. Many of the beautiful photos of today are accompanied by historical images. But this is not a mere picture book; there's plenty of stories and historical information. It's a great addition to any lighthouse lover's library!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautiful book with tons of history,
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This review is from: Lighthouses (Great Architecture) (Hardcover)
This book is filled with many historical facts and fun stories tied to the lighthouses. The pictures are great.
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