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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aSmeaton and Lighthouses :
_bA Popular Biography, with an Historical Introduction and Sequel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-03
508 _aProduced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Smeaton and Lighthouses" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life and achievements of John Smeaton, an influential engineer known for his innovations in lighthouse design and construction, particularly the Eddystone Lighthouse. It provides detailed biographical insights into Smeaton's contributions, as well as the evolution of lighthouses, making it an informative read for those interested in engineering history and nautical safety. The opening of the book outlines the premise of linking Smeaton's life with the development of lighthouses. It emphasizes the importance of biographical works that go beyond mere personal details to illustrate how a person's contributions shape society and knowledge. It also touches upon early lighthouse designs, the sacredness attributed to beacon fires, and the pivotal role such structures played in maritime navigation. Additionally, it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Smeaton's engineering prowess and the challenges faced during the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSmeaton, John, 1724-1792
653 _aLighthouses
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31482
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