Brilliant beacons : a history of the American lighthouse / Eric Jay Dolin.
| Author/creator | Dolin, Eric Jay author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2016] |
| Description | xv, 541 pages, 6 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Colonial lights -- Casualties of war -- Lights of a new nation -- Economy above all -- Europeans take the lead -- The "rule of ignorant and incompetent men" -- Brighter lights -- "Everything being recklessly broken" -- From board to service -- Keepers and their lives -- Lighthouse heroes -- Marvels of engineering -- And construction -- Of birds and eggs -- A cruel wind -- The new keepers -- Epilogue -- Lighthouse organizations -- Lighthouse museums. |
| Abstract | A history of America as reflected by the nation's lighthouses combines maritime lore with original details to trace coastal political, military, and technological expansions, citing the roles of key contributors. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 455-514) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2015044089 |
| ISBN | 9780871406682 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0871406683 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VK1023 .D65 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |