There are many types of lighthouses in these parts of the world, and this book explains what they look like, how they work, and how they came to be. It also looks at how the lights work and how they have changed over time from the 18th century to today. People who work as lighthouse keepers and caretakers are also talked about in the book. It talks about the challenges they face, as well as the special training they had. Seashaken Houses By Tom Nancollas

Windows Into Other Worlds: Here are the winning entries, full of the wonderful worlds you've explored in books I ask if he has a particular favourite among all the lighthouses in the book. “It’s not a favourite, but the one I think of most now, because of the current situation, is a Ukrainian lighthouse called Adziogol. It’s a magnificent 64-metre steel structure designed by the Russian engineer Vladimir Shukhov, built in the estuary of the river Dnieper. I’m praying that it will be kept safe from the injustice of the war.’ The name Stevenson often makes us think of RL Stevenson, the author of "Treasure Island." However, even before his time, the Lighthouse Stevensons were well-known. They were known across Great Britain as that. The Stevensons were pioneers in the construction, maintenance, running, and lighting mechanisms of these structures. At the same time, they stayed true to the British architectural styles that were common on the coast. Lisa Purcell, the author of a book about some of the most beautiful lighthouses ever built, does a great job of putting these structural mysteries together. This book travels across the world and visits the shores of many countries. The illustrations and photographs in this book are stunning. They are sure to make you want to learn more about these amazing works of art and how important they were in ancient times.

The Lighthouse Encyclopaedia: The Definitive Reference (Lighthouse Series) By Ray Jones

Interesting facts and features are covered in more depth in separate sections. It also points out unique lighthouses, like those at Barnegat Long Beach Island and the Kopu watchtower in Estonia. Nevertheless, lighthouses continue to intrigue and mystify people from around the world. Marine Insight presents our top 12 books on lighthouses that you should get your hands on. All will spark lively discussions and pique kids’ interest in lighthouses and life on the shore. Children’s Books About Lighthouses The second in Abi Elphinstone’s fabulous Dreamsnatcher series, The Shadow Keeperfinds Moll hiding out in a cave by the sea, on her quest for the second amulet. This is a gripping adventure, full of danger, dark magic and mythical beings, but so beautifully written the rugged, stormy coast feels completely real and you can almost taste the salt-spray in the cold, night air. While most of the books on our list are about the history and architecture of lighthouses, another important part of the lighthouse is the people who kept and cared for it. When you read Guardians of the Light, you will learn a lot about the lives of these men and women, how they train, and how they deal with problems.

Set in Connemara, Ireland, Ellen Trawton is running away from life and escapes to her aunt’s house in Ireland. She discovers a dark family secret. Caitlin Macausland died in suspicious circumstances, and between them, an old lighthouse features as the scene of the tragedy. A series of fires and earthquakes caused it to fall down, but it has been called a Wonder of the Ancient World. Each one comes with a series of beautiful images and illustrations that show how these lighthouses were built and how they worked. Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse By Eric Jay Dolin

The vivid writing in this book is what makes it unique. It puts the reader right in the middle of the story and makes them feel like they are a part of it. To get an idea of how lighthouses and the world around them work, this book has many detailed sections. Each lighthouse has its own unique features that make it stand out. Certainly technological advances have broadened our vision of the world, and digital maps and geolocation have enabled us to move around with greater safety,” he says. “But at the same time I think we are losing our link with nature, and with that, the type of knowledge that it’s only possible to acquire through close proximity with the natural world. The sailors of the past would have known that they were at the mercy of the elements.” Chronicling some of the most famous coastline structures to be built in the 19th and 20th centuries, it includes detailed sections on the innovative and revolutionary methods of lighting employed by these lighthouses. These are some of the famous lighthouses that this book talks about: those at Shark Island (Sydney Harbour), Kribi (Gulf of Guinea), Rubjerg Knude, the Tower of Hercules (Spain), St. Anthony's Lighthouse (Cornwall), Whitefish Point Lighthouse (on Lake Superior), Jeffrey's Hook, and Whitefish Point Lighthouse (near the Hudson River). Lighthouses of Ireland is an illustrated guide to the Irish lighthouses, using O’Reilly’s contemporary artwork. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland by David O’Hare

Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue – Pauline, the lighthouse keeper’s daughter, is proud of her pet spaniel because he is helpful and clever and a friend to all. But even Pauline does not realize just how brave and loyal Spot is until the night a terrible blizzard hits and a boat is missing out in the storm. Many people who have read this detailed and comprehensive guide on lighthouses agree that it's a great source of information that does justice to the huge amount of knowledge that goes into building and running lighthouses. Readers and critics alike have agreed that this comprehensive and detailed guide on lighthouses is an excellent source of information that does justice to the immense knowledge behind constructing and running lighthouses.As a child, I thought it would be boring and lonely. Now that I’m older, I think I’d love the peace and quiet. Published in 2022, The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is an excellent compilation of Irish lighthouses featuring lots of historical photographs and information. Lighthouse Encyclopedia: The Definitive Reference by Ray Jones

Another favourite from my own childhood – partly responsible for my lighthouse obsession – is Miss Priscilla’s Secretby Jennifer Zabel and Christopher Masters. The eponymous Miss Priscilla is a prim and proper school teacher – with luxurious silk petticoats and a rather surprising alter-ego . . . Little Timothy follows her into the cellars of the school house one night to discover the secret passage to Lucas Longshanks’ lighthouse and an exciting smuggling plot! The book uses a series of amazing pictures to put across the scenic beauty and inherent architectural style of each lighthouse. It includes structures that are lesser-known and located in more obscure parts of the world while also paying homage to the larger and more famed lighthouses. A great read about life as a lighthouse keeper. It Was Fun While it Lasted had me laughing at the pranks played on Arthur as a Supernumerary Keeper and during his training period.All of Scottish author Thompson’s novels feature details from surrealist paintings on their covers – by Ernst, Delvaux, Magritte, De Chirico and Conroy Maddox – apart from this one, her third, but it could easily have done. A ghost story about a haunted lighthouse and island, it has a dreamlike atmosphere similar to that in her later novel Burnt Island. Characters are always noticing other characters walking across the beach towards them, as if out of nowhere. Stephen King is a fan. Seashaken Houses is a fascinating book about the lighthouses of Britain and the nearby islands. It tells the stories of the structures that have kept British sailors and mariners safe for centuries. Lighthouse – This beautifully illustrated storybook tells the tale of an old man who embarks on a journey at sea. While on his voyage, he encounters a mighty storm and becomes scared, lost, and tired. Through the darkness, a lighthouse calls to him and guides him to an extraordinary place where he is reminded of the beautiful things that make life worth living.