The Story Of The Rock: The Eddystone Lighthouse

By R.M. Ballantyne

Book Overview

""The Story of the Rock: The Eddystone Lighthouse"" by R.M. Ballantyne is a historical account of the construction and maintenance of the iconic Eddystone Lighthouse, located off the coast of Cornwall, England. The book covers the history of the lighthouse from its first construction in the early 18th century to its replacement in the 19th century with a more modern structure. The author provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the builders and keepers of the lighthouse, including the treacherous weather conditions and the constant threat of shipwrecks. The book also includes information about the technology and engineering used in the construction of the lighthouse, as well as the social and economic impact it had on the surrounding area. Overall, ""The Story of the Rock"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of lighthouses, engineering, or maritime history.The buckets were long of coming, and when they did arrive, their contents were as nothing on the glowing cupola. Then Teddy went out on the balcony and endeavoured to throw the water up, but the height was too great. While he was doing this, Wilkie ran down for more water, but Hall stood gazing upwards, open-mouthed with horror, at the raging flames. At that moment the leaden covering of the roof melted, and rushed down on Hall's head and shoulders. He fell, with a loud shriek. While Teddy tried to drag him down to the room below, he exclaimed that some of the melted lead had gone down his throat He was terribly burned about the neck, but his comrades had to leave him in his bed while they strove wildly to check the flames. It was all in vain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419184156
• ISBN13: 9781419184154
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.2"