Lighthouses / photographs by Philip Plisson ; text by Francis Dreyer ; drawings by Daniel Dufour.
| Author/creator | Plisson, Philip |
| Other author | Dreyer, Francis. |
| Other author | Dufour, Daniel. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Harry N. Abrams, 2005. |
| Description | 75 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Signs at sea -- Lighthouses in ancient times -- How did the early lighthouses work? -- Where were lighthouses built? -- Coastal lighthouses -- Island lighthouses -- Rock lighthouses -- Buoy-layers -- Lightships -- Which lighthouse was that? -- How were lighthouses built? -- Stairs -- Lantern -- Earth is round! -- Fresnel lens -- Mercury trough -- Lighthouse keeper -- Keepers' accomodations -- "Keeping the light" -- Cooking and keeping busy -- Storms -- Fog and foghorn -- Keeper by night -- Automation -- Sailors' guardian -- Helicopter and helipad -- Repairs -- Satellite-aided navigation -- Color sectors -- Steering for port. |
| Abstract | Beacons of safety shining in the night, alerting sailors to dangers at sea, lighthouses have been a part of the coastal landscape for thousands of years. From the earliest towers, which burned coal and wood to produce fiery signals, to todays computer-automated structures, the worlds vast network of lighthouses continues to provide a vital link to safety for those who travel at sea.The ideal young persons introduction, Lighthouses traces the history of these powerful beacons from the first known structure, built in Alexandria Egypt in 300 BC, through the introduction of the powerful Fresnel lens, and up to todays fully automated behemoths. Readers can also explore the sometimes harrowing job of the lighthouse keeper, both past and present.Stunning photographs by avid lighthouse photographer Philip Plisson bring these fascinating structures to life. |
| LCCN | 2005011781 |
| ISBN | 0810959585 |
| ISBN | 9780810959583 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 387.1 P719L | ✔ Available | Place Hold |