Lighthouses Around The World

Author : Francis Ross Holland
Publisher : Barnes & Noble
ISBN 13 : 9781567992014
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses written by Francis Ross Holland and published by Barnes & Noble. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with breathtaking photographs, Lighthouses guides you through the history and development of lighthouses in the Western world. Filled with fascinating stories of individual lighthouses dating from antiquity to the present, this invaluable source is perfect for lighthouse enthusiasts.

Author : Lisa Purcell
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 9781510752979
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the World written by Lisa Purcell and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Celebration of the World's Most Beautiful Lighthouses From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kõpu Lighthouse in Estonia (first constructed in 1531), this book traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries. Some of the amazing structures you'll read about include: Shark Island Lighthouse in Sydney Harbour Kribi Lighthouse near the Gulf of Guinea Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in northern Denmark The Tower of Hercules, overlooking the North Atlantic coast of Spain St. Anthony's Lighthouse in Cornwall Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the oldest active light on Lake Superior Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, at the edge of the Hudson River Many more! Featuring lighthouses from Africa to Australia, and Europe to North America, they will leave you in awe.

Author : Marie-Haude Arzur
Publisher : Thomas Reed
ISBN 13 : 9781472930408
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the World written by Marie-Haude Arzur and published by Thomas Reed. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouses hold a perennial fascination for all sorts of people--an indicator of danger, a beacon of the sea, filled with history and romance, and a magnet for coastal walkers, holiday makers, and tourists. This book is a beautifully presented panorama of over 150 lighthouses from 56 countries around the world, all of which are accessible, and many of which can be visited. From lighthouses boldly beaming their lights from clifftops, to those clinging to the edge of cliff faces, this is a spectacular and unusual celebration of lighthouses from every continent. With details of their height, year of build, history, and accessibility to visitors, this is both a practical as well as an aspirational collection which will inspire and enthrall anyone who is drawn by the romance of the iconic lighthouse. This is a wonderful gift book in original packaging and a novel format which is just perfect for presenting lighthouses in all their glory.

Author : Ed Beaulieu
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781533219701
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unique Lighthouses Around the World written by Ed Beaulieu and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While each lighthouse is different is some aspect, some lighthouses stand out in that they have something about them that is very unique. Of the hundreds of lighthouses that we have visited, I have carefully chosen this group because they have something about them that sets them apart from the rest. Join us as we journey to Unique Lighthouse around the world.

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 080320955X
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouse at the End of the World written by Jules Verne and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1859, three sailors arrive on an isolated island to man a new lighthouse at the wreck-prone tippy tip of South America. They soon discover a band of egregious criminals, led by dangerous evildoer Kongre, who have been tricking ships into running aground, killing the survivors and taking the loot. When two lighthouse men go to assist a ship and are killed, serious trouble ensues.

Author : Greg Zemlansky
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781688998223
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses Around The World written by Greg Zemlansky and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book about the greatest lighthouses around the world with colorful pictures.

Author : Melissa Wagner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780762409921
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses Around the World written by Melissa Wagner and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the history and diversity of this country, as represented by its vast architectural and scenic treasures. More than 90 spectacular photographs provide a visual tour of the world's most picturesque lighthouses.

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Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760339511
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast written by and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue to fascinate us. Discover what life for lighthouse keepers was really like. Learn about the history of U.S. colonial lighthouses and the role lighthouses have played in several wars. Meet the brave, nefarious, and colorful characters who served as lighthouse keepers and government overseers. Learn about lighthouse technology and architecture and find out how these treasures are being preserved.

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762786205
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the great American lighthouses, their keepers, their histories, and their ongoing stories For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past. Completely revised and updated, American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture and provides full information on visiting or viewing them. Included are many endangered lights, threatened by erosion or lack of funding, as well as “ghost lights,” which are no longer standing.

Author : Annamaria Mariotti
Publisher : White Star Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9788854406131
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World's Greatest Lighthouses written by Annamaria Mariotti and published by White Star Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features photographs of the most picturesque lighthouses in the world and text that describes each structure's location, architecture, construction, history, technology, and lighthouse keepers.