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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves deeply into past methods used to alert sailors to the locations of islands and coastal structures. Through detailed chronicles of the historical evolution of lighthouse illumination, the author takes readers on a journey of ingenuity and illuminating brilliance that reflects mankind's ongoing quest to conquer darkness and ensure safe passage for seafarers across the world's waters. This book will captivate readers with its historical vignettes and meticulous descriptions of lighting systems that harnessed everything from whale oil and kerosene to cutting-edge acetylene gas pressure and low-pressure systems, which allowed for the automation of warning signals. Along the way, the book introduces and explores the profound impact of petroleum vapor lamps on lighthouse technology, especially in Canada, examining their far-reaching effects on maritime safety and navigation. Peppered with illuminating illustrations and historical references, this volume offers invaluable insights into the history of lighthouse lighting and its profound role in shaping the course of maritime history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334204555_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334204555
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334204555
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)