The Definitive Reference

Lighthouses! For more than two thousand years, these maritime beacons have marked the earth's most dangerous shores, guiding ships to safety and offering hope to sailors lost at sea. Today, lighthouses themselves need saving, and people everywhere are working to preserve these beautiful and inspiring monuments to our rich maritime heritage.
Packed with information, drama, and stunning color and archival photographs, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is your one-stop resource for all things lighthouse related. Here you'll find authoritative answers to hundreds of questions about lighthouses. And you'll read about the builders and innovators, mariners and keepers, heroes and heroines who are part of the lighthouse story.
Look inside for: Lighthouses through history an in-depth look at the history of light towers, from the Pharos in ancient Egypt to the Cape Hatteras tower recently saved from destruction; A lighthouse lexicon an alphabetical guide to the people, places, events, and ingenious equipment that make lighthouses special; Lighthouses around the world facts and photos of every lighthouse you ever wanted to visit and many you never even knew existed in eighteen different countries.
Whether you're a lighthouse lover, maritime expert, history buff, or casual reader, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is your one-stop lighthouse reference.