Beacon on the Rock by Peter Williams
Beacon on the Rock tells the enchanting history of the lighthouse, including stories of human skill, endeavour and indefatigable resolve in the face of the physical, emotional and mental obstacles of the ocean. Following the rapid developments in technology that transformed candle chandeliers into the solar-powered lights used today, detailed illustrations demonstrate the constructions of these lighthouses, while stunning photographs display their enduring impact. Entwined in this history are tales of the people who played a role in the development of the lighthouse, of the heroic men and women that risked their lives to help drowning mariners in tumultuous seas, family accounts of storms, fires and collisions, and anecdotes of seafarers and lighthouse keepers that reveal what life is truly like on the ocean. Equally as captivating as these people are the places on which these beacons stand. This book brings the drama and the dreams to life by tracing the construction of lighthouses all over the globe, from Antarctica to Australia, from Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Beacon on the Rock evokes the romance, the intrigue and the courage of the lighthouse era, and explores the possibility of these monolithic structures remaining as tributes to man's bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.
Peter Williams has made lighthouse research his career. He operates a light vessel as a floating museum, and acts as a lighthouse attendant for Trinity House, London, the original society of mariners. The publisher of Leading Lights: The International Lighthouse Journal plus numerous books on the subject, Williams also writes to encourage the preservation of lighthouses.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781854108173 |
| ISBN 10 | 1854108174 |
| Title | Beacon on the Rock |
| Author | Peter Williams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2001-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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