An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House: Including the Details of the Erection and Peculiar Structure of That Edifice; To Which Is Prefixed a Historical View of the Institution and Progress of the Northern Light-Houses
1824
An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House: Including the Details of the Erection and Peculiar Structure of That Edifice; To Which Is Prefixed a Historical View of the Institution and Progress of the Northern Light-Houses
1824
Engineering & Technology, History - British, History - European, History - Modern (1750+)
An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House, published in 1824 by Robert Stevenson, provides a detailed historical and technical account of the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse off the eastern coast of Scotland. The book outlines the engineering challenges faced during its erection and the innovative solutions implemented, emphasizing the lighthouse's significance for maritime safety. Additionally, it offers a historical overview of lighthouse development in Scotland, highlighting the importance of navigation safety for maritime trade and naval operations in the North Sea.
