A Miscellany of Lighthouses Past
'R.G. Grant brings the history of lighthouses to life with effortless storytelling verve this comprehensive volume is a fitting tribute to their romantic appeal' - Boat International 'Lavishly illustrated on high quality paper an excellent addition to the library or anyone interested in marine history' - Insurance Marine News 'These solitary towers staring out to sea are more than their function; they stand as landmarks of human endurance, endeavour and ingenuity' - Jeanette Winterson, Daily Telegraph 'Absorbing ... A beautiful object. The books 408 illustrations, many in colour, fit beautifully with its words This miscellany is indeed a book to dip into and return to' - Times Literary Supplement 'A happy celebration of marine engineering' - Irish Times 'A world-class survey of lighthouses' - Times LUXX
R.G. Grant is a historian and writer whose numerous publications include Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare. He was also a significant contributor to the ITV Visual History of the Twentieth Century and Journey: An Illustrated History of Travel, and a consultant on Dorling Kindersleys The History Book.
Prologue: The Saga of the Eddystone Light 1. Wonders of the World: A Brief History of the Lighthouse 2. Defying the Elements: The Perilous Business of Lighthouse Business 3. A Light in the Darkness: The Evolution of Lights and Lenses 4. Keepers of the Light: Splendours and Miseries of the Lighthouse Crews Epilogue: The End of an Era