Guillaume Plisson: Paris, l'Ile de la Cite

Lighthouses exert a special fascination: to mariners they are a constant reminder of the perils of the sea; for the rest of us they are places of romantic isolation. This comprehensive study traces the history and development of the lighthouse from the birth in Alexandria and relates the fascinating myths ...more

From the tempestuous seas off Scotland, to the blazing sun of Spain, Philip Plisson Peintre de la Marine, has researched the Eastern Seabord of the Atlantic Arc in order to offer this unique survey of the 140 major lighthouses that help the mariner navigate safely in this part of the ...more