From the grandest, most ornate church to the tiniest, most humble chapel, Cape Breton Island's houses of worship possess a timeless charm. In these pages, we join Susan Hyde and Michael Bird as they travel the winding roads of Cape Breton -- along the windswept coast, through sheltered river valleys, and up rugged peaks -- on an inspirational tour of over sixty remarkable churches. The authors' outstanding photographs and informed commentary reveal the architectural and historical significance of these beautiful structures ...
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From the grandest, most ornate church to the tiniest, most humble chapel, Cape Breton Island's houses of worship possess a timeless charm. In these pages, we join Susan Hyde and Michael Bird as they travel the winding roads of Cape Breton -- along the windswept coast, through sheltered river valleys, and up rugged peaks -- on an inspirational tour of over sixty remarkable churches. The authors' outstanding photographs and informed commentary reveal the architectural and historical significance of these beautiful structures and provide an affectionate record of Cape Breton's hallowed timbers. Both native Cape Bretoners and visitors "from away" will be sure to treasure this wonderful tribute to the Island's unique sacred buildings and the people who made them sanctuaries of solace and inspiration, worship and celebration.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1550461214. Only slight wear to book & DJ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; B&W and Colour photographs.; 8.31 X 8.26 X 0.68 inches; 128 pages; "From the grandest, most ornate church to the tiniest, most humble chapel, Cape Breton Island's houses of worship possess a timeless charm. In these pages, we join Susan Hyde and Michael Bird as they travel the winding roads of Cape Breton — along the windswept coast, through sheltered river valleys, and up rugged peaks — on an inspirational tour of over sixty remarkable churches. The authors' outstanding photographs and informed commentary reveal the architectural and historical significance of these beautiful structures and provide an affectionate record of Cape Breton's hallowed timbers. Both native Cape Bretoners and visitors "from away" will be sure to treasure this wonderful tribute to the Island's unique sacred buildings and the people who made them sanctuaries of solace and inspiration, worship and celebration."
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8 1/2 x 8 1/2. 128 page hardcover with photo and map illustrations. Dust jacket is bright, crisp and clean. Blue board exterior with title in silver on spine. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1550461214. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket is fresh and bright. Illustrated with luminous black-and-white photos. Square 12mo. 128 pp. Including glossary and index. In protective Mylar.
