Lighthouses

This magnificently illustrated book demonstrates the extraordinary diversity of lighthouses around the world, from formidable granite towers standing guard on France's Atlantic coast to the neat, homely, white-and-red pepper-pot lighthouses nestling on Prince Edward Island, Canada. LIghthouses are a fascinating reflection of the society and culture around them, ranging architecturally from France's elegant and beautiful Cordouan lighthouse, completed in 1611 and the Neo-Gothic splendor of prosperous Bremerhaven's lighthouse in Germany to the simple solidity of Iceland's Krossnes, painted orange so that it will stand out against the surrounding snow landscape. In North America, lighthouses are among the oldest buildings on the continent, and hold a special place in the nation's affections.--BOOK JACKET.