Ancient and Modern Lighthouses (1888)

Ancient And Modern Lighthouses is a book written by David Porter Heap and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive account of lighthouses from ancient times to the modern era. It covers the history, design, construction, and operation of lighthouses, as well as their role in navigation and maritime safety. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on ancient lighthouses, including those built by the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. The second part of the book covers modern lighthouses, including those built during the 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various lighthouse designs, including the Fresnel lens, which was a major innovation in lighthouse technology. It also includes stories of lighthouse keepers and their heroic efforts to keep ships safe during storms and other dangerous conditions. Overall, Ancient And Modern Lighthouses is a fascinating and informative book for anyone interested in the history of navigation and maritime safety.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.