02443cam a2200349 i 4500 353170209 TxAuBib 20180807120000.0 180514s2018||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2017955443 9780316414470 27.99 0316414476 27.99 (OCoLC)1035556623 eng rda TxAuBib rda Grant, R. G. Lighthouse [BOOK] : an illuminating history of the world's coastal sentinels / R. G. Grant. First U.S. edition. New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2018. 155 pages : illustrations, plans ; 31 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Prologue: The saga of the Eddystone light -- Wonders of the world : a brief history of the lighthouse -- Defying the elements : the perilous business of lighthouse building -- A light in the darkness : the evolution of lights and lenses -- Keepers of the light : splendors and miseries of the lighthouse crews -- Epilogue: The end of an era. With rare archival blueprints and stories of daring adventure, Lighthouse captures the romance and awe-inspiring history of these isolated, life-saving towers, along with the incredible feats of engineering and invention it took to create them. Beginning in the 18th century and ending in the mid-19th century, this book examines these iconic buildings from every angle, chronicling the evolution of lighthouse design; the tremendous obstacles overcome during construction and upkeep; the thrilling tales of heroism and mercilessness of the seas; and the daily lives of the dedicated and often long-suffering keepers. With over 350 illustrations, this seasonless gift book provides the tales and original architectural plans for beloved lighthouses found throughout the world, including Eddystone, Sandy Hook, Montauk Point, Stannard Rock, Borkum Grosser, Green Point, Tillamook Rock, Cape Hatteras, Erie Harbor, and many more. Provided by publisher. 20180807. Lighthouses History. Lighthouses Design and construction History.