This is a travel guide to over 30 sites around the globe, from Mexico to China, Norway to India, taking in the hallowed halls of temples and shrines, mystical mountains and places of pilgrimage. Essays describe the sites and explain the spiritual significance of each, as well as its connections with religious leaders and holy figures. Colour photographs and paintings capture the detail of cathedrals, mosques, ancient shrines and their often idyllic surroundings. Location maps place each site in context, and special feature ...
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This is a travel guide to over 30 sites around the globe, from Mexico to China, Norway to India, taking in the hallowed halls of temples and shrines, mystical mountains and places of pilgrimage. Essays describe the sites and explain the spiritual significance of each, as well as its connections with religious leaders and holy figures. Colour photographs and paintings capture the detail of cathedrals, mosques, ancient shrines and their often idyllic surroundings. Location maps place each site in context, and special feature maps reflect the broader historical picture. A practical gazetteer helps pilgrims and visitors find their way, and offers suggestions on what to see when they arrive.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 9781840280661.
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Very Good. Size: 11x9x0; Marshall Publishing; London, 1998. Softcover. A Very Good, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, crease bottom front cover corners, some handling/scuff marks to covers, bit of edge/corner wear, scuff mark bottom text block edge, couple of soiled spots top text block edge, a hint of sunning to page margins, a nice, clean and unmarked copy in Oversize Wraps. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 240pp., indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.