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Title:
Lighthouses and Lightships
A Descriptive and Historical Account of Their Mode of Construction and Organization
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Lighthouses and Lightships" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a descriptive and historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the various modes of construction and organization of lighthouses and lightships, emphasizing their importance in maritime navigation. The book likely addresses a blend of technical information and historical anecdotes that relate to the evolution of these maritime structures and their crucial role in safeguarding seamen. The opening of this volume outlines the significance of lighthouses in maritime safety, particularly along the British shores, where they have served as critical navigational aids. The author remarks on the general public's lack of understanding of the comprehensive lighthouse system and its engineering marvels, alongside anecdotes about historical structures like the Eddystone Lighthouse. It sets the stage for further exploration of the history of lighthouses, beginning with ancient fire-towers and progressing through various notable examples, ultimately emphasizing the continued relevance and advancement of lighthouse technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891
EBook No.: 57900
Published: Sep 15, 2018
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Lighthouses
Subject: Lightships
LoCC: Technology: Ocean engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Lighthouses and Lightships
A Descriptive and Historical Account of Their Mode of Construction and Organization
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Lighthouses and Lightships" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a descriptive and historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the various modes of construction and organization of lighthouses and lightships, emphasizing their importance in maritime navigation. The book likely addresses a blend of technical information and historical anecdotes that relate to the evolution of these maritime structures and their crucial role in safeguarding seamen. The opening of this volume outlines the significance of lighthouses in maritime safety, particularly along the British shores, where they have served as critical navigational aids. The author remarks on the general public's lack of understanding of the comprehensive lighthouse system and its engineering marvels, alongside anecdotes about historical structures like the Eddystone Lighthouse. It sets the stage for further exploration of the history of lighthouses, beginning with ancient fire-towers and progressing through various notable examples, ultimately emphasizing the continued relevance and advancement of lighthouse technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891
EBook No.: 57900
Published: Sep 15, 2018
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Lighthouses
Subject: Lightships
LoCC: Technology: Ocean engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.