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

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With over 450 lighthouses covered in this comprehensive guide, it provides details on their architecture and extensive history. The book also includes information for visitors and tourists on visiting hours and the best way to get a full viewing experience. Besides the factual details of each lighthouse, Cheryl has also included endearing anecdotes on the lives of lighthouse keepers and workers who manned these towers. Their stories add a personal touch of realism to the guide and make for an exciting read. Lighthouse – This beautifully illustrated storybook tells the tale of an old man who embarks on a journey at sea. While on his voyage, he encounters a mighty storm and becomes scared, lost, and tired. Through the darkness, a lighthouse calls to him and guides him to an extraordinary place where he is reminded of the beautiful things that make life worth living. Towards the end, author Nicholas Leach gradually draws the reader’s attention to navigation and how it changed with the advent of the modern lighthouse, particularly in and around the British Isles and Europe.

The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge – On the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, a small lighthouse–made of steel and painted bright red–proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. One day a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog and darkness, is built over it. The little red lighthouse feels insignificant and useless in comparison but soon learns that . . . small can be mighty! Lighthouses of Ireland is an illustrated guide to the Irish lighthouses, using O’Reilly’s contemporary artwork. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland by David O’Hare It was ultimately brought down by a series of fires and earthquakes but has been designated a Wonder of the Ancient World. The name Stevenson often makes us think of RL Stevenson, the author of "Treasure Island." However, even before his time, the Lighthouse Stevensons were well-known. They were known across Great Britain as that. The Stevensons were pioneers in the construction, maintenance, running, and lighting mechanisms of these structures. At the same time, they stayed true to the British architectural styles that were common on the coast. Windows Into Other Worlds: Here are the winning entries, full of the wonderful worlds you've explored in booksFor González Macías, the book also became a way of examining our changing relationship with the natural world. In the process of studying these lighthouses – many of which, he says, are “dying” as they are replaced by automation – did he conclude that the evolution of new technologies in navigation has led to a loss of the healthy respect for the forces of sea and weather that our ancestors would have had? The book then moves on to the 20th century and the gradual decline in the number of people who work to keep lighthouses up and running. It comes to an end in the early 1980s, when the last manned lighthouse was turned off. Published in 2022, The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is an excellent compilation of Irish lighthouses featuring lots of historical photographs and information. Lighthouse Encyclopedia: The Definitive Reference by Ray Jones These are some of the famous lighthouses that this book talks about: those at Shark Island (Sydney Harbour), Kribi (Gulf of Guinea), Rubjerg Knude, the Tower of Hercules (Spain), St. Anthony's Lighthouse (Cornwall), Whitefish Point Lighthouse (on Lake Superior), Jeffrey's Hook, and Whitefish Point Lighthouse (near the Hudson River).

Since the book focuses on only the top 50 lighthouses from around the entire globe, you can be assured that you are reading about some of the oldest and most beautiful ones around the globe. In this guide, there are more than 450 lighthouses covered. It gives information about their architecture and long history. The book also has information for visitors and tourists about when they can go and how to get the most out of their trip. In addition to the facts about each lighthouse, Cheryl has also shared heartwarming stories about the lives of the lighthouse keepers and workers who worked at these towers. Add a personal touch of reality to the guide by reading their stories. They make it more interesting to read. The special quality of this particular book is the vivid writing which places the reader right in the middle of the story and makes them feel like a part of it. With detailed sections that offer an insight into the world of lighthouses and the world around them, the book focuses on the unique aspects of each lighthouse. Set in Connemara, Ireland, Ellen Trawton is running away from life and escapes to her aunt’s house in Ireland. She discovers a dark family secret. Caitlin Macausland died in suspicious circumstances, and between them, an old lighthouse features as the scene of the tragedy. The traditional image of a lighthouse shows a tall tower with a single light at the top. The light rotates all night long. Lighthouses have been used by the Greeks and Romans since the beginning of time to make sure that people could get around safely.There are also sections on the engineering and structure, with detailed descriptions of different styles of construction viz., conical, cylindrical, square, hexagonal, octagonal, and skeletal structures. Some of the famous lighthouses covered in this book include the Peggy’s Point Light of Nova Scotia, Presque Isle Light on Lake Erie, the Three Sisters of Massachusetts, Fire Island Light of Long Island Beach, and the notorious Alcatraz Island Light in San Francisco Bay. The conventional image of a lighthouse portrays a tall tower capped by a solitary light that often revolved throughout the night. Since ancient times, lighthouses have been in use by the Greeks and Romans to ensure safe navigation. A great read about life as a lighthouse keeper. It Was Fun While it Lasted had me laughing at the pranks played on Arthur as a Supernumerary Keeper and during his training period. As a youngster, I also loved Disney’s Pete’s Dragon, in which the lighthouse is a place of happiness and safety for young Pete. The Little Golden Book version of the story is a nostalgic treat for mums and dads, and a colourful “brazzle dazzle” tale for tots too. Where to stay: Pendeen Lighthouse is just down the coast, and you can stay in the former lighthouse keepers’ cottages. Secrets of the Lighthouse by Santa Montefiore