A Rudimentary Treatise on the History, Construction, and Illumination of Lighthouses
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In this classic work, Alan Stevenson surveys the history and technology of lighthouse construction, from the earliest towers built by the ancient Greeks and Romans to the latest innovations in optics and signaling. Stevenson himself was a celebrated lighthouse builder, responsible for several key structures in the British Isles, and his detailed technical knowledge is evident throughout the book. A Rudimentary Treatise is an indispensable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of navigation and maritime safety. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
In this classic work, Alan Stevenson surveys the history and technology of lighthouse construction, from the earliest towers built by the ancient Greeks and Romans to the latest innovations in optics and signaling. Stevenson himself was a celebrated lighthouse builder, responsible for several key structures in the British Isles, and his detailed technical knowledge is evident throughout the book. A Rudimentary Treatise is an indispensable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of navigation and maritime safety. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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