Macías, Gonzàlez
A Brief Atlas of the Lighthouses at the End of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529087147
- author:
- Macías, Gonzàlez
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pan Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 17.8 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Buildings,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Brief Atlas of the Lighthouses at the End of the World by González Macías is a captivating collection of stories about the people who tend the world's most isolated lighthouses. From the Arctic Circle to remote coastlines, these tales reveal the bravery and dedication of those who risk life and limb to guide ships safely through treacherous waters. With over thirty remarkable stories, this book takes you on a journey to the farthest reaches of the globe, where the light of human ingenuity shines brightest. Beautiful illustrations, nautical charts, maps, architectural plans, and curious facts accompany these tales, making for a truly immersive experience. Translated from Spanish by Daniel Hahn, A Brief Atlas of the Lighthouses at the End of the World is a book that will transport you to the world's most remote and inspiring lighthouses, where the boundaries between human endurance and the power of nature are pushed to their limits.