Brilliant beacons : a history of the American lighthouse
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Published
New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xv, 541 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria-Monroe PL - Alexandria - AMPL Adult Nonfiction | 387.155 DOL | On Shelf |
| Franklin Co PL Dist. - Brookville PL - Nonfiction BPL | 387.155 DOL | On Shelf |
| Jay Co PL - Portland - Adult Non-Fiction | 387.155 D664 | On Shelf |
| Lebanon PL - Lebanon - Adult - Non-Fiction | HISTORY US General Dolin | On Shelf |
| Lowell PL - Lowell - Adult Nonfiction | 387.155 DOLIN | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [455]-514) and index.
Description
In a work rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin, the best-selling author of Leviathan, presents an epic history of American lighthouses, telling the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels. Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation, Brilliant Beacons traces the evolution of America's lighthouse system from its earliest days, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles fought to illuminate the nation's hardscrabble coastlines.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dolin, E. J. (2016). Brilliant beacons: a history of the American lighthouse (First edition.). Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dolin, Eric Jay. 2016. Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse. Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dolin, Eric Jay. Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dolin, Eric Jay. Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse First edition., Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
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