Brilliant beacons : a history of the American lighthouse /
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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company,
[2016]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 541 pages, 6 leaves of color plates : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780871406682 0871406683 |