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Postcards from the Edge: Remote British Lighthouses in Vintage Postcards de Christopher P. Nicholson

Postcards from the Edge: Remote British Lighthouses in Vintage Postcards

Autor Christopher P. Nicholson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2009
This is an engaging mix that's sure to appeal to all lighthouse enthusiasts and all those interested in maritime engineering, early photography and social history. It will also be of great general appeal and ideal for dipping into for a nostalgic read about individual lighthouses.
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ISBN-13: 9781904445593
ISBN-10: 1904445594
Pagini: 144
Dimensiuni: 259 x 195 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Whittles
Locul publicării:United Kingdom

Recenzii

'...a delightful and charming book. ...the great delight of this publication is visual attractiveness of the postcards. ...It is lavishly illustrated and the quality of the reproduction is high. It is packed with interesting historical information ad will have a very wide appeal.' Nautical Magazine '...a fascinating book... All facets of life are touched by these unique buildings, and this book shines a light on parts of our culture we didn't know existed.' The Weekly News '...showcases a unique collection of postcards featuring some of the most remote lighthouses... illustrate how lighthouses have changed and weathered over the years, and show the difficult conditions endured by lighthouse keepers...' Scottish Memories '...the many fascinating images in this book are all taken from actual postcards, some more than a century old. The combination of historical detail and images provides a vivid social history about these sea-battered architectural masterpieces and the men who built and looked after them through storm and tempest'. The Northumbrian 'Postcards and lighthouses: two of our favourite things. So how could we resist Postcards from the Edge, a new book that combines both? The history of this most popular maritime building is cleverly chronicled... ... all the images are wildly romantic with tumultuous seas, turbulent skies and boats in full sail battling the odds'. COAST 'Christopher Nicholson's superb pictorial account of fascinating remote British lighthouse postcards is a treasdure for those who enjoy a nostalgic relection on our past historical icons. ...the atmosphere and period are captured with full character in these postcards. ... the author presents us with an amazing and nostalgic compendium of our maritime history. ... This richly illustrated, engaging work...' Anglesey Today '...a delightful and charming book. ...the great delight of this publication is visual attractiveness of the postcards. ...It is lavishly illustrated and the quality of the reproduction is high. It is packed with interesting historical information ad will have a very wide appeal.' Nautical Magazine '...a fascinating book... All facets of life are touched by these unique buildings, and this book shines a light on parts of our culture we didn't know existed.' The Weekly News