Brilliant beacons

a history of the American lighthouse

Brilliant beacons

a history of the American lighthouse
Eric Jay Dolin
Book - 2016

A history of America as reflected by the nation's lighthouses combines maritime lore with original details to trace coastal political, military, and technological expansions, citing the roles of key contributors.

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37413322365992 Доступно Non-fiction 387.155 DOLIN
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Главный автор: Dolin, Eric Jay (Автор)
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Язык:English
Опубликовано: New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2016]
Редактирование:First edition.
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Online-ссылка:http://www.ericjaydolin.com/

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