Lighthouses and Lightships : A Descriptive and Historical Account of Their Mode of Construction and Organization

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lighthouses and Lightships" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a descriptive and historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the various modes of construction and organization of lighthouses and lightships, emphasizing their importance in maritime navigation. The book likely addresses a blend of technical information and historical anecdotes that relate to the evolution of these maritime structures and their crucial role in safeguarding seamen. The opening of this volume outlines the significance of lighthouses in maritime safety, particularly along the British shores, where they have served as critical navigational aids. The author remarks on the general public's lack of understanding of the comprehensive lighthouse system and its engineering marvels, alongside anecdotes about historical structures like the Eddystone Lighthouse. It sets the stage for further exploration of the history of lighthouses, beginning with ancient fire-towers and progressing through various notable examples, ultimately emphasizing the continued relevance and advancement of lighthouse technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-09-15