Smeaton And Lighthouses

Smeaton and Lighthouses: A Popular Biography, with a Historical Introduction and Sequel is a book written by John Smeaton in 1844. The book is a comprehensive biography of Smeaton, a famous civil engineer who is credited with the design and construction of several lighthouses in the United Kingdom, including the Eddystone Lighthouse. The book provides a detailed account of Smeaton's life, career, and achievements, starting from his early years and education to his groundbreaking work in the field of civil engineering. The historical introduction and sequel provide context for Smeaton's work, discussing the state of lighthouse technology and engineering during his time, and the impact of his innovations on the field.The book also includes detailed descriptions of Smeaton's lighthouse designs, including the challenges he faced in constructing them and the innovative solutions he developed to overcome these challenges. The book is written in a popular style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers, from engineering professionals to general readers interested in the history of lighthouses and civil engineering.Overall, Smeaton and Lighthouses: A Popular Biography, with a Historical Introduction and Sequel is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential civil engineers of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.