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For centuries the seas around Scotland were notorious for shipwrecks. Mariners' only aids were skill, luck, and single coal-fire light on the east coast, which was usually extinguished by rain. In 1786 the Northern Lighthouse Trust was established, with Robert Stevenson appointed as chief engineer a few years later. In this engrossing book, Bella Bathhurst reveals that the Stevensons not only supervised the construction of the lighthouses under often desperate conditions but also perfected a design of precisely chiseled interlocking granite blocks that would withstand the enormous waves that batter these stone pillars. The same Stevensons also developed the lamps and lenses of the lights themselves, which "sent a gleam across the wave" and prevented countless ships from being lost at sea. While it is the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson that brought fame to the family name, this mesmerizing account shows how his extraordinary ancestors changed the shape of the Scotland coast against incredible odds and with remarkable technical ingenuity.

Possessed by a fierce idealism, Esquith works even harder than his students. As an outspoken maverick of public education (his heroes include Huck Finn and Atticus Finch), he admits to significant mistakes and heated fights with administrators and colleagues. We all teachers, parents, citizens have much to learn from his candor and uncompromising vision." The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago is the definitive guide to these high-spirited twin islands. White-sand beaches, swaying palms and reef-studded waters are all here for The Lighthouse Stevensons: The Extraordinary Story of the Building of the Scottish Lighthouses by the Ancestors of Robert Louis Stevenson free pdf the taking, but Trinidad and Tobago turns the Caribbean stereotype on its head, offering a whole lot more than sun and beachlife. The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago gives you insider information on everything from watching leatherback turtles lay eggs on the beaches, to navigating the multitude of Carnival fetes and Calypso tents and playing "mas" on the streets of Port of Spain. Up-to-date listings and tips give you the lowdown on the islands' brilliant dining and nightlife scenes. And from boutique hotels on the sand to budget rooms, local guesthouses to lavish villas, our accommodation reviews will help you find a room that suits your needs. Whether your tastes are striking out on rainforest hikes, cooling off in hidden waterfalls, or exploring Hindu temples and Indo-Trinidadian food, The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago will ensure you get the very best out of your stay.

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Author: Bella Bathurst
Number of Pages: 306 pages
Published Date: 07 Nov 2000
Publisher: HARPER PERENNIAL
Publication Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780060932268
Download Link: Click Here
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