The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses
If you have ever casually wondered what lighthouse in Ireland is the most Easterly, or why lighthouses are not all painted the same colours and patterns, or even wondered if you could tell what lighthouse you are seeing at night as its beam of light crosses the horizon, you will find out in this wonderful encyclopedia.
Packed full of information with beautifully clear, detailed illustrations, this book covers a wide range of Irish lighthouse related topics. From the general history of lighthouses, including four different lighthouse builds into various substrates, to the inner workings of the lights themselves, there is much to read and to learn. Linda Fährlin’s illustrations perfectly complement the text and add visual context and interest, adding elements of nature with many terns, gulls, other seabirds and marine life included in the general illustrations. The encyclopedia includes information on social and historical elements of lighthouses and their keepers. There are also pages detailing sea navigation Beaufort wind scale, wildlife and shipwrecks, semaphore and more.
This attractively illustrated book is easy to navigate and filled with interesting facts and includes a comprehensive glossary and a quiz too, making it a great addition to any library of eager learners.
