(Ancient) Lighthouses of Old - 1880 History Article

Before the development of clearly defined ports, mariners were guided by fires built on hilltops. Since raising the fire would improve the visibility, placing the fire on a platform became a practice ugh ed to the development of the lighthouse. In antiquity, the lighthouse functioned more as an entrance marker to ports than as a warning signal for reefs and promontories, unlike many modern lighthouses.

A look at Art and Design History from the Perspective of 1880s

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This is an historical article written more than a century ago (1880). 
It has text and pictures. 

The article gives an amazing perspective on history. 
Consider this: If this article uses the word "modern," 
it means 100 years ago!! 
The pictures, mostly based on photographs or illustrations, may show people, 
places, and objects in a context that no longer exists.
Well written in a discussion style.

#Pages: 3 double-sided page (Not all Shown)
#Images/Illustrations/Photographs: 8   (NOT ALL MAY BE SHOWN) 
Unrelated pages may be attached to front or back of article.
Page size: 12” X 9”

Article is complete.

Published in 1880 by The Appleton Co.

Condition: Disbound article - Light typical handling wear and age toning (slightly exaggerated in the pictures) but still there.

Page size: Approximately 12" X 9" 

Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)

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