Smeaton And Lighthouses - John Smeaton - Bog

Smeaton And Lighthouses: A Popular Biography, With A Historical Introduction And Sequel (1844) is a book written by John Smeaton. The book is a biography of Smeaton, who was a famous civil engineer and the designer of the first modern lighthouse. The book provides a detailed account of Smeaton's life, his achievements, and his contributions to the field of civil engineering.The book also includes a historical introduction and sequel, which provide a broader context for Smeaton's work. The historical introduction traces the development of lighthouses from ancient times to the modern era, while the sequel discusses the impact of Smeaton's work on the design and construction of lighthouses.Overall, Smeaton And Lighthouses: A Popular Biography, With A Historical Introduction And Sequel (1844) is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed account of Smeaton's life and his contributions to the field of civil engineering. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of lighthouse design and construction.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.