Lighthouses and Lightships is a comprehensive guide to the construction and organization of these essential maritime structures. Written by W. H. Davenport Adams in 1870, the book provides a detailed historical account of the development of lighthouses and lightships, from their origins in ancient times to the modern era. The author describes the various materials and techniques used to build these structures, as well as the equipment and technology used to operate them. The book also explores the organizational structure of lighthouse and lightship operations, including the roles and responsibilities of the keepers and other personnel. With its detailed descriptions and historical perspective, Lighthouses and Lightships is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of maritime navigation and technology.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.
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