The Story of John Smeaton: And the Eddystone Lighthouse (1876)

The Story of John Smeaton and the Eddystone Lighthouse is a book published in 1876 by T. Nelson and Sons. The book is a biographical account of John Smeaton, a renowned civil engineer who designed and constructed the Eddystone Lighthouse in the 18th century. The book covers Smeaton's life, his early work as a mathematician and instrument maker, and his groundbreaking innovations in the field of civil engineering. The book also provides a detailed account of the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse, which was built on a treacherous reef off the coast of Cornwall, England, and was considered a marvel of engineering at the time. The book includes illustrations and diagrams of the lighthouse and its construction, as well as Smeaton's other notable works, such as the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Calder and Hebble Navigation. The Story of John Smeaton and the Eddystone Lighthouse is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and architecture.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.