An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House Including the Details of the Erection and Peculiar Structure of That Edifice; to Which Is Prefixed a Historical View of the Institution and Progress of the Northern Light-Houses

"An Account of the Bell Rock Light-House" by Robert Stevenson is a narrative that chronicles the building of a vital lighthouse on the hazardous Bell Rock, a major threat to ships off Scotland's east coast. The book describes the engineering feats and creative problem-solving required to build the lighthouse, while also providing a historical background of lighthouse construction in Scotland. Stevenson's writing emphasizes the lighthouse's national significance for maritime trade and naval safety in the North Sea, showing a dedication to both technical accuracy and historical importance in the face of danger. It opens with a dedication to the King, underscoring the lighthouse's importance to the nation and shows the Northern Lighthouse Board’s efforts to make sea travel safer.