- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Appletree Press Ltd (8 May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0862818036
- ISBN-13: 978-0862818036
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.2 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 485,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Scotland boasts a landscape of stunning coastlines and awe-inspiring islands. With some of the most dangerous coastal waters in the world, however, such breathtaking scenery comes at a price. Lighthouses have played a significant part in the history of this country, which is so heavily dependent on the sea for its livelihood. Scottish Lighthouses is a beautifully illustrated and insightful tour of 31 magnificent lights, built over the last two centuries to protect ships from the perilous coastline. Because Scotland has led the way in maintaining lighthouse stations, most of the buildings described here are, happily, still both functional and in excellent condition.
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Scotland boasts a landscape of stunning coastlines and awe-inspiring islands. With some of the most dangerous coastal waters in the world, however, such breathtaking scenery comes at a price. Lighthouses have, therefore, played a significant part in the history of this country, which is so heavily dependent on the sea for its livelihood.
Scotland boasts a landscape of stunning coastlines and awe-inspiring islands. With some of the most dangerous coastal waters in the world, however, such breathtaking scenery comes at a price. Lighthouses have, therefore, played a significant part in the history of this country, which is so heavily dependent on the sea for its livelihood.
"Scottish Lighthouses" is a beautifully illustrated and insightful tour of 31 magnficent lights, built over the last two centuries to protect ships from the perilous coastline. Because Scotland has led the way in maintaining lighthouse stations, most of the buildings described here are, happily, still both functional and in excellent condition.
Sharma Krauskopf is the author of "Scotland: The Complete Guide" (Appletree Press), and is a regular contributor to "Lighthouse Digest" magazine. She and her husband own Eshaness Lighthouse on the Shetland Islands...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book initially very attractive but on reading it I found it to be full of inaccuracies. The lack of proper sound research is only made clear if the reader actually knows the sites described intimately. However it is very important that such research is conducted properly before going to print - in one case the directions described to reach a lighthouse could lead the reader into danger. I wrote to the author to inform her of that inaccuracy, via the publisher, but did not receive the courtesy of a reply. Enjoy the pictures but do not rely on the information!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Sharma has certainly done her homework with the excellent pictorial book on Scottish Lighthouses. She has provided the reader with factual data about the lighthouses she has covered and, she has also made it all make sense by providing some of the best photographs of Scottish Lighthouses I've seen. To anyone interested in Scottish Lighthouses this book is an absolute must. Owning one of the largest photographic libraries on Scottish Lighthouses I only wish some of the photographs in her book were mine. Well Done Sharma and please cover the rest of the Lighthouses which your book didn't cover. I'll be the first in the queue to buy it.!!!! RATING 15 out of 10. EXCELLENT!
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