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

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The sheer beauty of the elegant lonely lighthouses along our shoresand their unspoiled scenic natural settingshas 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 youll 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 Americas purest landmarks The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a must-have for any home.