North American Churches: From Chapels to Cathedrals
- ISBN-10
- 1412710200
- ISBN-13
- 9781412710206
- Category
- Church architecture
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Author
- Marilyn Joyce Segal Chiat
Description
This coffee table book highlights churches across North America, from quaint country chapels to magnificent cathedrals. Informative text and photo captions detail interesting information about American churches, including their history, architectural styles, regional characteristics, and more. More than 150 gorgeous full-color photos showcase some of the most striking and historically significant churches from coast to coast.
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