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Scottish Lighthouse Pioneers: Travels with the Stevensons in Orkney and Shetland
Paul A. Lynn
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Description for Scottish Lighthouse Pioneers: Travels with the Stevensons in Orkney and Shetland
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In the 19th century, the Stevenson engineers pioneered marvelous lighthouses around the coasts of Scotland - lighthouses which inspire with their architectural elegance, and speak of compassion for sailors and fishermen risking their lives in these notoriously dangerous waters. But what was it actually like to be a Scottish lighthouse engineer, and how did the professional activities interact with social and economic conditions in Scotland at the time? How did the Northern Lighthouse Board's Engineer (almost invariably a Stevenson) cope with weeks aboard a small lighthouse vessel, traveling around the rugged Scottish coastline on dangerous tours of inspection and ... Read more
In the 19th century, the Stevenson engineers pioneered marvelous lighthouses around the coasts of Scotland - lighthouses which inspire with their architectural elegance, and speak of compassion for sailors and fishermen risking their lives in these notoriously dangerous waters. But what was it actually like to be a Scottish lighthouse engineer, and how did the professional activities interact with social and economic conditions in Scotland at the time? How did the Northern Lighthouse Board's Engineer (almost invariably a Stevenson) cope with weeks aboard a small lighthouse vessel, traveling around the rugged Scottish coastline on dangerous tours of inspection and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849952651
SKU
V9781849952651
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Paul A. Lynn
Paul A. Lynn is the author of the highly-praised The Lighthouse on Skerryvore
Reviews for Scottish Lighthouse Pioneers: Travels with the Stevensons in Orkney and Shetland
`It's an inspiring history that's well worth exploring. Reading this book will certainly increase your appreciation of these buildings and the people who worked in and on them'. 60 North
`...the book will appeal to historians, armchair naturalists and holiday makers alike'. LAMP
`...a fascinating book...' Undiscovered Scotland
`There's lots of fascinating insight for both established fans ... Read more
`...the book will appeal to historians, armchair naturalists and holiday makers alike'. LAMP
`...a fascinating book...' Undiscovered Scotland
`There's lots of fascinating insight for both established fans ... Read more