Book
Brilliant beacons : a history of the american lighthouse.
A history of America as reflected by the nation's lighthouses combines maritime lore with original details to trace coastal political, military, and technological expansions, citing the roles of key contributors.
Record details
- ISBN: 1631492500
- ISBN: 9781631492501
- ISBN: 9780871406682
- ISBN: 0871406683
- Physical Description: 704 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified]: Liveright Publishing Corp, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Colonial lights -- Casualties of war -- Lights of a new nation -- Economy above all -- Europeans take the lead -- The "rule of ignorant and incompetent men" -- Brighter lights -- "Everything being recklessly broken" -- From board to service -- Keepers and their lives -- Lighthouse heroes -- Marvels of engineering -- And construction -- Of birds and eggs -- A cruel wind -- The new keepers -- Epilogue -- Lighthouse organizations -- Lighthouse museums. |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | History. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Public Library | 387.1550 DOLIN 2017 | 39851001711879 | Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Related Resource: http://www.ericjaydolin.com/