Lighthouses: A Pictorial History of Lighthouses Around the World

Leo Marriott's LIGHTHOUSES, illustrated with more than 100 color photographs, takes readers on a historical and international tour of these wonderful structures. It didn't last very long. Minot's Ledge is one such place. It recounts tales of great courage and tragedy, as well as details of why and how the lighthouses were built.. At least forty vessels had run aground off this deadly outcrop just southeast of Boston before construction of a tower began in 1847. Four years later, the original lighthouse was toppled by a devastating hurricane that washed its two keepers into the sea. Architecturally imposing and cloaked with an air of romance, lighthouses continue to fascinate us. Since earliest times the response to these dangers has been to erect a light-bearing tower, a beacon to sailors that could guide them into port safely. in the Mediterranean--became wonders of the ancient world. Some of these early lighthouses were merely stone towers built on the shore, but others, like the Colossus of Rhodes--a 110-foot (33m) statue of the sun god Helios, built in 282 B.C. Reaching the right harbor during the night and knowing how to avoid razor-sharp rocks or reefs is a task that can defeat the most experienced navigator--often with fatal results. Often there are tales of strange events connected to lonely lighthouses--tragic stories of keepers and ghost

From the Back CoverCrossing open waters has always been a dangerous and sometimes deadly vocation, but drawing close to the end destination is the most hazardous part of the sailor's journey. Reaching the right harbor during the night and knowing how to avoid razor-sharp rocks or reefs is a task that can defeat the most experienced navigator - with fatal results.Since earliest times the response to these dangers has been to erect a light-bearing tower - a beacon to sailors that could guide them safely into port. Some of these early lighthouses were basic stones on the shores, but others, like the Colossus of Rhodes, a 110-foot (33m) statue of the sun god Helios built in 282 BC in the Mediterranean, became wonders of the ancient world.Architecturally imposing and with an air of romance to them, lighthouses continue to fascinate us. Often there are tales of strange events conne

Not the best I bought this book for a friend and he was disappointed that there was not more information on the ighthouses shown, he was also expecting more lighthouses that were shown as well.. Lighthouses around the world. I have an interest in lighthouses and their locations. Although I love the historical information, I enjoy sketching Lighthouses in pencil and painting in water color. This book offers a good look at Lighthouses around the world and the photos are outstanding. I have enjoyed "Lighthouses: A pictorial History of Lighthouses Around the World", very much.. "Awesome" according to Corey Williams. Bought this for my wife who loves Lighthouses and was no dissapointed. Absolutely gorgeous pictures. It's amazing how many are still there on the East coast.