02415cam a22003133u 4500 48414 UtSlPG 20260610134119.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TC Stevenson, Robert, 1772-1850 An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House : Including the Details of the Erection and Peculiar Structure of That Edifice; to Which Is Prefixed a Historical View of the Institution and Progress of the Northern Light-Houses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-05 E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House" by Robert Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work details the construction and unique structure of a critical lighthouse built on the Bell Rock, which posed a perilous threat to mariners navigating the eastern coast of Scotland. The book not only outlines the technical challenges and innovative solutions of the lighthouse's construction but also delves into the broader historical context of lighthouse development in Scotland. At the start of the text, Stevenson addresses the King, highlighting the national importance of the Bell Rock lighthouse, which was necessary for the safety of maritime trade and naval operations in the North Sea. He introduces the history of lighthouse establishment in Scotland, setting the stage by discussing the dangers faced by sailors and the initiatives taken by the Northern Lighthouse Board to improve navigation safety. The opening reveals a commitment to engineering excellence and societal benefit, suggesting a narrative rich in both technical detail and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bell Rock Lighthouse (Scotland) Lighthouses -- Scotland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48414 89253 89253