Taiwan's lighthouse

Author: Li Sufen
Publisher: Yuan Zhu Culture
Publish Date: 1993-08-01
Features: Starting from the origins of lighthouses, this book provides an overview of the history, evolution of fuels, and lighting equipment of lighthouses. In terms of equipment and structure, the book includes structural diagrams of lighthouses, introducing materials, forms, construction, properties, and colors of lighthouses. Functionally, it explores aspects such as supply operations and protective roles. Historically, it details the relationship between customs and lighthouses, from the establishment of customs in China to the construction history of lighthouses in Taiwan. The book introduces the geographical locations, historical developments, construction records, and architectural features of 34 lighthouses in Taiwan's northern, central, southern, eastern, and offshore regions. It also provides insights into the interior of each lighthouse, surrounding landscapes, lesser-known stories of lighthouse keepers, and interesting facts related to lighthouses.
Author Introduction:
Text Author: Li Sufen, graduate of the National Taiwan University Library and Information Science Department. Formerly served as an editor at a publishing house and a freelance writer.
Illustrator: Wang Guoming, a student of watercolor painter Yang Ensheng and served as his assistant for many years. Currently engaged in architectural design and painting creation.
Cai Yunxiang, graduate of the ink painting department at the National College of Arts. Founded the "Yunxiang Production" studio, with works spanning ink painting, animation, and graphic design.
Endorsement Author: Yang Renjiang: Expert in fortresses, lighthouses, and apotropaic objects. Currently serves as an associate professor at the Department of Architecture at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and the Department of Architecture at Tamkang University.