Douglass, Timothy

The Douglass Lighthouse Engineers: How Did They Build Them ?

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ISBN 13:: 9780228840169
author:: Douglass, Timothy
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Tellwell Talent
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 276
Dimensions:: 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.8 centimeters (0
Genre:: Biography, Science & Technology, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The Douglass Lighthouse Engineers: How Did They Build Them? This book tells the story of the remarkable lighthouses built along Britain's treacherous coastline, from the 1699 Eddystone Rocks to William Douglass' massive Fastnet Rock tower in 1904. The author explores the challenges faced by those who designed and constructed these towering structures, including the pioneering work of Michael Faraday. The book focuses on the achievements of three generations of lighthouse engineers during the second half of the nineteenth century, but also highlights the contributions of many others who played a crucial role in making the seas safer. With forewords from Captain Ian McNaught and other notable figures, this is a fascinating account of a remarkable period in British history. Hardcover, 276 pages.

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