A Rudimentary Treatise on the History, Construction, and Illumination of Lighthouses by Alan Stevenson

A Rudimentary Treatise on the History, Construction, and Illumination of Lighthouses by Alan Stevenson

Author: Alan Stevenson

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9781014773074

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


A Rudimentary Treatise on the History, Construction, and Illumination of Lighthouses

A Rudimentary Treatise on the History, Construction, and Illumination of Lighthouses

Author: Alan Stevenson

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019389829

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In this classic work, Alan Stevenson surveys the history and technology of lighthouse construction, from the earliest towers built by the ancient Greeks and Romans to the latest innovations in optics and signaling. Stevenson himself was a celebrated lighthouse builder, responsible for several key structures in the British Isles, and his detailed technical knowledge is evident throughout the book. A Rudimentary Treatise is an indispensable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of navigation and maritime safety. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


America's Lighthouses

America's Lighthouses

Author: Francis Ross Holland

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1988-01-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780486255767

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A history of the lighthouse which examines its technical development in the United States


For Want of a Lighthouse

For Want of a Lighthouse

Author: Marc Seguin

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2015-04-25

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 149075671X

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No safe harbours for steamboats or sailing vessels could be found along an isolated 70-mile stretch of eastern Lake Ontario, dominated by the irregular-shaped Prince Edward County peninsula. Frequent storms, rocky reefs and sandy shoals were among the many dangers facing 19th century mariners. So many shipwrecks mark one narrow and shallow underwater ridge in the region that it became known as the graveyard of Lake Ontario. It was on these shores, from Presquile Bay to Kingston harbour and along the Bay of Quinte, that a network of more than forty lighthouses and light towers was built between 1828 and 1914. FOR WANT OF A LIGHTHOUSE presents a sweeping look at the social and technological changes which marked the era, and brings to life the people, politics and hardships involved in the construction of these essential aids to navigation. Through the use of extensive archival material and more than 100 maps and photographs, Marc Seguin documents the vital role these lighthouses played in the building of a nation. There is now a race against time to save the few original towers that are still standing. All profits from the sale of this book will be used to preserve these remaining lighthouses.