The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: An Illustrated Companion to the History, Design, and Lore

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As a youngster, I also loved Disney’s Pete’s Dragon, in which the lighthouse is a place of happiness and safety for young Pete. The Little Golden Book version of the story is a nostalgic treat for mums and dads, and a colourful “brazzle dazzle” tale for tots too. Did the isolation that we all experienced to a greater or lesser degree during the pandemic give him a greater sense of empathy with the lighthouse-keepers of the past? “There’s no doubt that solitude is present throughout the book. But I think solitude has two faces. If it’s chosen, it can bring peace and happiness, and if it’s imposed, it can bring you to desperation and madness.” It provides an insider’s view of why and how a lighthouse should be built, the different types and categories, the various factors that are taken into consideration during and after the build, the natural beauty of the surrounding coastline, and the lives of the keepers and caretakers of these lighthouses. Covering some of the most beautiful lighthouses ever built, author Lisa Purcell does an excellent job of collecting these structural enigmas. Covering different continents and visiting the shores of several countries, the illustrations and photographs in this book are visual masterpieces.

The Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the most well-known buildings ever built. It was also the tallest structure for many years. For people who want to know more about the history, intense battles, and global consequences of America's coastal sentinels, we think this is the best book for you to read about them. The Lighthouse Stevensons By Bella Bathurst Interesting facts and features are covered in more depth in separate sections. It also points out unique lighthouses, like those at Barnegat Long Beach Island and the Kopu watchtower in Estonia. If you love visiting lighthouses, then you need this book! Sarah has listed every lighthouse in the UK, including all the minor lights.Interesting facts and features are covered in detailed sections. It also draws the reader’s attention to special lighthouses such as those at Barnegat Long Beach Island and the ancient Kopu watchtower of Estonia.

The conventional image of a lighthouse portrays a tall tower capped by a solitary light that often revolved throughout the night. Since ancient times, lighthouses have been in use by the Greeks and Romans to ensure safe navigation. In this book, you will learn about why and how a lighthouse should be built, the different types and categories of lighthouses, the factors that go into building and maintaining them, and the natural beauty of the coast and the lives of the people who live there. These children’s lighthouse books feature non-fiction selections, as well as learning activities and mystery stories that kids will love!Towards the end, author Nicholas Leach gradually draws the reader’s attention to navigation and how it changed with the advent of the modern lighthouse, particularly in and around the British Isles and Europe. Besides their contribution to the construction process, they also standardized and regularized maintenance operations to ensure that these structures survived countless storms. There are so many great lighthouse books, some technical, some about specific aspects of lighthouse keeping. There are also some great reads from former lighthouse keepers, keepers’ wives and others who have lived in a lighthouse. Below, I’ve featured just a handful of lighthouse books that will help your kids understand more about these structures and their benefits to life along the shore.