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Synopsis
A comprehensive, alphabetically arranged compendium of information about the history of lighthouses, lighthouse technology, relevant organizations, key people associated with lighthouses, and other topics is accompanied by a directory of more than 150 lighthouses throughout the world and dozens of full-color photographs.
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About the Author
Ray Jones is the co-author of fourteen best-selling books about lighthouses and several other books on Americana and American history. He has served as an editor at Time-Life Books, as founding editor of Albuquerque Living magazine, writing coach at Southern Living magazine, and founder and publisher of Country Roads Press. He lives in Pebble Beach, California.
From the Back Cover
Lighthouses! For more than two thousand years, these maritime beacons have marked the earth's most dangerous shores, guiding ships to safety and offering hope to sailors lost at sea. Today, lighthouses themselves need saving, and people everywhere are working to preserve these beautiful and inspiring monuments to our rich maritime heritage.
Packed with information, drama, and stunning color and archival photographs, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is your one-stop resource for all things lighthouse related. Here you'll find authoritative answers to hundreds of questions about lighthouses. And you'll read about the builders and innovators, mariners and keepers, heroes and heroines who are part of the lighthouse story.
Look inside for: Lighthouses through history an in-depth look at the history of light towers, from the Pharos in ancient Egypt to the Cape Hatteras tower recently saved from destruction; A lighthouse lexicon an alphabetical guide to the people, places, events, and ingenious equipment that make lighthouses special; Lighthouses around the world facts and photos of every lighthouse you ever wanted to visit and many you never even knew existed in eighteen different countries.
Whether you're a lighthouse lover, maritime expert, history buff, or casual reader, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is your one-stop lighthouse reference.
Packed with information, drama, and stunning color and archival photographs, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is your one-stop resource for all things lighthouse related. Here you'll find authoritative answers to hundreds of questions about lighthouses. And you'll read about the builders and innovators, mariners and keepers, heroes and heroines who are part of the lighthouse story.
Look inside for: Lighthouses through history an in-depth look at the history of light towers, from the Pharos in ancient Egypt to the Cape Hatteras tower recently saved from destruction; A lighthouse lexicon an alphabetical guide to the people, places, events, and ingenious equipment that make lighthouses special; Lighthouses around the world facts and photos of every lighthouse you ever wanted to visit and many you never even knew existed in eighteen different countries.
Whether you're a lighthouse lover, maritime expert, history buff, or casual reader, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is your one-stop lighthouse reference.
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