Rare ORIGINAL 1864 LIGHTHOUSES by Stevenson HC/1st ED Illustrated Bell Rock+

by Stevenson HC

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Lighthouses (1864) written by renowned civil engineer David Stevenson is a technical and historical account that explores 19th century engineering of coastal beacons in an accessible manner. This Rare Original 1st Edition published by Adam & Charles Black in Edinburgh serves as both a historical record and engineering treatise. Key features are: Engineering Feats: Detailed descriptions of construction for legendary structures like the Bell Rock and Eddystone Lighthouses. Technological Evolution: Explanations of lighting advancements, such as the transition from simple lenses to sophisticated dioptric (refracting) systems. Human Stories: Glimpses into the lives of lighthouse keepers and the extreme challenges faced during construction and operation. Safety & Governance: Observations on how maritime safety was revolutionized through scientific innovation and better surveying. Book is Hardcover and measures 5.5X8 inches with 120 pages. There is a wonderful parchment protected frontispiece of Bell Rock as well as numerous illustrations throughout the book. Book is in good plus condition with solid binding and tight pages. Title pages has Original Inscription that reads "Dr. John Brown with the authors kind regards." This book deserves a good home. We ship Fast and pack with Care.

• Publisher: Adam and Charles Black
• Year: 1864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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