The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: History, Legend, Lore, Design, Technology, Romance

by Samuel Willard Crompton and Michael J. Rhein

Book Overview

The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores -- and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings -- has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571452249
• ISBN13: 9781571452245
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.9" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book for lighthouse fancier

Our original copy of this book was ruined by a flood, but the lighthouse fancier in the house demanded that we replace it. It's THAT good, including lots of pictures and nicely worded text.

Lighthouse Book

This is an excellent book on lighthouses. It is detailed, with great history of the lighthouses, and the photography is excellent. The price is great for the hardcover, large book this is. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to seek information on lighthouses, or just a lover of them.

Birthday Delight

This was a gift in unison with another Lighthouse themed present. It was a smash. The pictures are beautiful.

Home Again

The cover picture of the West Point Lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada was of particular interest to me since my Grandfather Capt Michael Howard sailed his schooners out of Brae Harbor and used the light as his guide. The lighthouse is now a hotel and restaurant and reservations are a year in advance. I stay nearby several times yearly and have breakfast there regularly. it is a beautiful spot ad you have to be there to appreciate it. When I first saw the text I was so pleasantly surprised that of all the lighthouses in USA & Canada they picked the home area of my Mom & Dad!!