by Charles Payton (Author)
There is a widespread fascination with lighthouses that often has nothing to do with the sea. They stand out in the land or seascape. Sooner or later, looking at lighthouses leads to questions about them, and in particular human questions - who, when, where, how? These do not simply refer to their construction, but also to who used and operated them - the mariners and keepers and their families. Charles Payton tells the story of lighthouses, focusing on those that belong to the National Trust or stand on National Trust land.
Lighthouses Featured:
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Edition: New edition
Publisher: National Trust Books
Published: 03 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 1905400128
ISBN 13: 9781905400126
Book Overview: Looking at lighthouses leads to questions about them, and in particular human questions - who, when, where, how? These do not simply refer to their construction, but also to who used and operated them - the mariners, keepers and their families. The author tells this story focusing on those that belong to the stand on National Trust land.