Lighthouses of the World

Name: Lighthouses of the World
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510752979
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A Celebration of the World's Most Beautiful Lighthouses

By Lisa Purcell

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Lighthouses of the World celebrates some of the most beautiful and historic lighthouses across the globe. With stunning full-colour photography, it explores iconic beacons such as the Barnegat Lighthouse, the ancient Kpu Lighthouse in Estonia, Shark Island Lighthouse in Sydney Harbour, and many more. This book invites readers to journey through continents and centuries, showcasing the varied designs and significance of these maritime symbols.
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This richly illustrated volume appeals to lovers of maritime history, architecture enthusiasts, and those captivated by coastal culture and scenic photography.

A celebration of the world's most beautiful lighthouses.

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A celebration of the world's most beautiful lighthouses.

From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolised safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-colour photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island to the ancient Kpu Lighthouse in Estonia (first constructed in 1531), this book traverses continents to provide stunning colour photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries.

Some of the amazing structures you'll read about include:

Shark Island Lighthouse in Sydney Harbour
Kribi Lighthouse near the Gulf of Guinea
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in northern Denmark
The Tower of Hercules, overlooking the North Atlantic coast of Spain
St. Anthony's Lighthouse in Cornwall
Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the oldest active light on Lake Superior
Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, at the edge of the Hudson River
Many more!

Featuring lighthouses from Africa to Australia, and Europe to North America, they will leave you in awe.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510752979

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: 250 Color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 919g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Lisa Purcellis a New York City book designer, editor, and writer, and a graduate of Princeton University.

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