Lightships and Lighthouses by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose, 1880-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a13002451 |
| Title | Lightships and Lighthouses |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TC: Technology: Ocean engineering |
| Subject | Lighthouses |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52817 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52817-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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