The American Lighthouse Guide : With Sailing Directions, For The Use Of The Mariner (1845)
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The American Lighthouse Guide: With Sailing Directions, For The Use Of The Mariner (1845) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Robert Mills that provides detailed information on lighthouses along the coasts of the United States. The book is intended for mariners and sailors who navigate the waters around America and need accurate and reliable information on lighthouses to help them navigate safely.The guidebook includes descriptions of each lighthouse, including its location, height, and the type of light it emits. It also provides information on the surrounding geography, such as landmarks, shoals, and other navigational hazards, as well as sailing directions for approaching and departing each lighthouse.The American Lighthouse Guide is organized by geographic region, with separate sections for the Atlantic Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes. Each section includes detailed maps and charts, as well as information on weather patterns and tidal currents.In addition to its practical value as a navigational aid, The American Lighthouse Guide also serves as a historical record of the lighthouses that dotted the American coastline in the mid-19th century. Many of the lighthouses described in the book are no longer in operation, making it a valuable resource for historians and lighthouse enthusiasts.Overall, The American Lighthouse Guide: With Sailing Directions, For The Use Of The Mariner (1845) is an essential reference for anyone navigating the waters around America, as well as a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the important role lighthouses played in the development of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164873631
- ISBN-10: 1164873636
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.43 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.61 pounds
- Page Count: 202
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