Lighthouses of the World
by Lisa Purcell
Category: Photography

Readers say it best: "fascinating book" with "beautiful photos" and "information regarding all kinds of light houses"From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kõpu Lighthouse in Estonia (first constructed in 1531), Lighthouses of the World traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries.