Despite news of shipwrecks along California�s dangerous coastline; a burgeoning maritime trade came to what would become the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The shipping complex became the nation�s busiest; in part because of the bright navigation lights that enabled reliable access for early vessels. In 1874; sister lighthouses Point Fermin and Point Hueneme were lit on the same day; followed by the Los Angeles Harbor Lighthouse in 1913. Nicknamed the �Hollywood Lighthouse� for its frequent use in movies; in 1926; Point Vicente was established to light the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Today; they are joined by the Anacapa Island Light Station; Long Beach Light and the private aid to navigation; Lions Lighthouse for Sight. Together with the U.S. Coast Guard; these historic beacons continue to illuminate and protect the coast of Greater Los Angeles. Join author Rose Castro-Bran as she explores their storied history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great introduction book for solar sketchingBy John M.Great introduction book for solar sketching.I liked the variety of sketches done by all four authors; and the different mediums they use (pencils; inks; pastels and charcoal). There are over 400 figures of images; photos and sketches in the book concerning all features seen on the Sun (filaments; flares; sunspots etc.;) - so; enough to choose from for the correct style that might suit you (areas such as filters; papers and observing form templates are very helpful also). Quality of the papers pages is quite good; and the satin finish to them highlights the sketches; images and photos even more. Whether youre new to sketching; or well advanced; this book about drawing features on the Sun is a must have.Five stars to the authors.
