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LoC No.: a13002451

Title: Lightships and Lighthouses

Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Lightships and Lighthouses" by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot is a non-fiction publication written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the fascinating world of maritime navigation, specifically focusing on the construction, operation, and engineering of lighthouses and lightships. Talbot aims to cover the challenges faced by builders and the evolution of lighthouse technology, including the internal mechanics that ensure their functionality. The opening of the book introduces the importance of lighthouses in maritime navigation, highlighting the dangers sailors face in perilous coastal waters. Talbot begins by discussing the history of lighthouses, tracing their origins and development from ancient times, notably mentioning the famous Pharos of Alexandria as a significant early example. He emphasizes the practical challenges involved in lighthouse construction, particularly in treacherous locations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of various significant lighthouses, their construction methods, and advancements in lighting technology throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose, 1880-1924

EBook No.: 52817

Published: Aug 16, 2016

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Lighthouses

LoCC: Technology: Ocean engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: a13002451

Title: Lightships and Lighthouses

Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Lightships and Lighthouses" by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot is a non-fiction publication written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the fascinating world of maritime navigation, specifically focusing on the construction, operation, and engineering of lighthouses and lightships. Talbot aims to cover the challenges faced by builders and the evolution of lighthouse technology, including the internal mechanics that ensure their functionality. The opening of the book introduces the importance of lighthouses in maritime navigation, highlighting the dangers sailors face in perilous coastal waters. Talbot begins by discussing the history of lighthouses, tracing their origins and development from ancient times, notably mentioning the famous Pharos of Alexandria as a significant early example. He emphasizes the practical challenges involved in lighthouse construction, particularly in treacherous locations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of various significant lighthouses, their construction methods, and advancements in lighting technology throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose, 1880-1924

EBook No.: 52817

Published: Aug 16, 2016

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Lighthouses

LoCC: Technology: Ocean engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.