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For the very first time, Northern Lights draws together the story of the Canadian Lighthouses. The book is filled with Dr. David Baird's striking photographs of the lights from the east and west coasts, as well as the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. The accompanying text traces the fascinating evolution of the Canadian lights from the first recorded lighthouse built in 1734 at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. Rounding out this compelling portrait of the Canadian white and red towers is a look at the distinctive building styles, the impressive Canadian technological developments, and fascinating historical information and stories about the lights and the people who kept them.
Paperback: 257 pages
Publisher: Lynx Images; 1st edition (July 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1894073096
ISBN-13: 978-1894073097
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Best Sellers Rank: #3,278,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #126 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Architectural > Lighthouses #2059 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Military Technology #2069 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Regional
This is accepted among lighthouse fans as the first comprehensive book on Canadian lighthouses, coast-to-coast, ever to have been published. Over 200 lighthouses are covered. Noted lighthouse historian Dr. David Baird provides historical details and maps. The more than 300 images include some lighthouses that no longer exist.This book belongs on the shelf of every lighthouse buff. It would make a great gift for any Canadian sailor. Buy a second copy as a carry-on when sailing in Canadian waters and share the information an each lighthouse as you pass. It will add so much to your journey.
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