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A unique illustrated exploration of our favorite oceanic beacons and their haunted histories.There is something beautiful and wild in the impossible architecture of lighthouses. These precariously perched structures have been the homes and workplaces of keepers whose romantic guardianship has saved countless lives from cruel seas. While that way of life may have faded away, as the lights go out and the buildings crumble, we still have their stories.This collection of more than thirty tales spans the heights and depths of human experience: the blind lighthouse keeper tending a light in the Arctic Circle, the intrepid young woman saving ships from wreck beginning at just age twelve, the desperate plight of a crew cut off for forty days with meager supplies, the lighthouse haunted by the clacking sound of a longpassed keepers ghostly typewriter.Interweaving literary inspiration and elements from Jules Verne, Virginia Woolf, and Edgar Allan Poe and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, nautical charts, maps, architectural plans, and curious facts, these illuminating stories will transport the reader in a book as full of wonder as the farflung lighthouses themselves.QUIRKY STORIES AND A LITERARY APPROACH: Fascinating stories and anecdotes about each lighthouse include such features as notable inhabitants (Virginia Woolf), tantalizing onsite discoveries (Edgar Allen Poes unfinished writings), and weird twists, such as a neverbeforeseen species made extinct by a lighthouse keepers cat (Tibbles).UNIQUELY ILLUSTRATED: The gorgeous pointillistic fullpage illustrations, equally beautiful location maps, and detailed building diagrams make this a distinctive celebration of these fascinating structures and their places in the world.AN ARMCHAIR TOUR OF LIGHTHOUSES AROUND THE WORLD: The thirty+ stunning lighthouses featured include: Adziogol Lighthouse: Rybalche, Kherson Oblast (Ukraine) Amde Lighthouse: Amde, Nouma, New Caledonia (France) Bell Rock Lighthouse: Inchcape Rock, Arbroath, Scotland (UK) Buda Lighthouse: Buda Island, San Jaime de Enveija, Tarragona (Spain) Eddystone Lighthouse: Eddystone Rocks, Rame Head, Plymouth (UK) Evangelistas Lighthouse: Evangelistas Islets, Natales, ltima Esperanza (Chile) Great Isaac Cay Lighthouse: Great Isaac Cay, Bimini Islands (Bahamas) Grip Lighthouse: Grip, Kristiansund, Nordmre, Mre og Romsdal (Norway) Guardafui Lighthouse: Cape Guardafui, Bari, Puntland (Somalia) Klein Curaao Lighthouse: Klein Curaao, Curaao (Netherlands) Lime Rock Lighthouse: Lime Rock, Newport, Rhode Island (USA) Maatsuyker Lighthouse: Maatsuyker Island, Tasmania (Australia) Robben Island Lighthouse: Robben Island, Cape Town (South Africa) Rocher aux Oiseaux Lighthouse: Rocher aux Oiseaux (Bird Rock), Madeleine Islands, Quebec (Canada) Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse: Rubjerg, Hjrring, Jutland (Denmark) San Juan de Salvamento Lighthouse: Isla de los Estados, Patagonia (Argentina) Smalls Lighthouse: Smalls Rocks, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales (UK) Stephens Island Lighthouse: Takapourewa or Stephens Island, Marlborough (New Zealand) Svyatonossky Lighthouse: Svyatoy Nos, Mrmansk Oblast (Russia) Wenwei Zhou Lighthouse: Wenwei Zhou or Gap Rock, Wanshan Archipelago, Hong Kong (China)Perfect for: Readers of quirky history Fans of nautical tales Coastal residents and visitors Armchair travelers Anyone who has ever dreamed of life as a lighthouse keeper Gift giving for Fathers Day, Mothers Day, birthday, graduation, or housewarming
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This atlas is just stunning! The illustrations of the lighthouses are not only beautiful but also vivid and detailed. I bought it as a gift for my dad, who's a lighthouse enthusiast, and he was thrilled with it. Perfect coffee table book!
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Luis Martinez
Great for Lighthouse Lovers
I got this atlas for my partner, who's obsessed with lighthouses. He loves the detailed descriptions of each one. Only downside is that it could use a bit more historical context on some lighthouses, but it’s still a great addition to our bookshelf.
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Akira Sato
Lovely but Small
I didn’t realize how small this atlas would be! While the illustrations are lovely, it’s not as substantial as I hoped. Still, it makes for a cute gift and is easy to leaf through. Just wish it were bigger!
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Rachel Adams
Perfect for Coastal Decor
This atlas has become a favorite decor piece in my living room. The color palette is calming and fits perfectly with my coastal theme. If you love maritime themes, this is definitely worth adding to your collection!
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James O'Connor
Damaged During Shipping
I was excited to receive this book, but it arrived with a dent on the cover. The content looks fantastic, but I was disappointed with the shipping care. Hopefully, the next one will be in better condition!
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