California Lighthouses (Lighthouse Series) [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

Sixteen lighthouses were built before the Revolution; hundreds more have been built since, creating the world's most complex system of navigational aid. No other national lighthouse system compares with that of the United States in size and diversity of architecture and engineering.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

The lifesaving beacons of the perilous California coast have endured pounding surf, cyclones, and earthquakes as they steadfastly guided mariners to port. This beautifully illustrated guidebook pays tribute to forty-nine of these historic landmarks. From Battery Point to Point Loma, California Lighthouses details the history, lore, and disasters of these majestic lights. Profiles include complete details on directions and visiting hours.