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The Story Of John Smeaton: And The Eddystone Lighthouse (1876)

The Story Of John Smeaton: And The Eddystone Lighthouse (1876)

T. Nelson and Sons

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165660105
ISBN13: 9781165660100
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of John Smeaton and the Eddystone Lighthouse is a historical account of the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse in the 18th century. Written by T. Nelson and Sons and originally published in 1876, the book tells the story of John Smeaton, a civil engineer who designed and built the lighthouse, which was located on a treacherous reef off the coast of Plymouth, England.The book begins with a brief history of lighthouses and the dangers of navigating the rocky coast of England. It then goes on to describe Smeaton's early life and career, including his training as a mathematician and his work on various engineering projects. The bulk of the book is devoted to the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse, which was a groundbreaking feat of engineering at the time.The book describes in detail the challenges that Smeaton and his team faced in building the lighthouse, including the difficulty of working in a harsh marine environment and the need to create a structure that could withstand the force of the waves. It also discusses the various innovations that Smeaton introduced, including the use of hydraulic lime, which allowed the lighthouse to be built on a foundation of solid rock.Throughout the book, the reader is given a sense of the excitement and drama of the construction process, as well as the dedication and ingenuity of Smeaton and his team. The book concludes with a description of the completed lighthouse and its impact on navigation in the region.Overall, The Story of John Smeaton and the Eddystone Lighthouse is a fascinating account of a remarkable engineering achievement, and a tribute to the vision and perseverance of one of England's greatest engineers.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.

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