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Sacred places of a lifetime : 500 of the world's most peaceful and powerful destinations / introduction by Keith Bellows. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1426203365
- ISBN: 9781426203367
- Physical Description: 399 p. : col. ill., col. maps.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, c2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 45.00 |
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| Subject: | Sacred space. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 203.5 Sac | 31681001914936 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A listing of five hundred sites new and old, famous and unknown, that have been used to connect humanity with its gods. - Baker & Taylor
Presents a listing of five hundred sites new and old, famous and unknown, that have been used to connect humanity with its gods. - Grand Central Pub
This inspirational book showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual placesâand guides modern-day travelers who wish to visit them.With eloquent text, hundreds of gorgeous full-color images, and practical visitor information, Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worldâs Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations highlights fascinating icons of many religions around the world and offers an intriguing window into the cultures that created them. From prehistoric burial chambers to modern monuments and sanctuaries, each siteâs history, lore, and appeal is evocatively detailed. Nearly 300 locator maps point out pilgrimage routes, temples, mountains, churches, and holy places, including Mont St.-Michel Abbey in France, founded after a reported vision of the Archangel Michael; the White Horse Temple in China, site of the countryâs first Buddhist temple, dating from the first century A.D.; Machu Picchu in Peru, whose origins lie in obscurity; and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, said by many to be the holiest city in the world. A follow-up to the bestselling Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worldâs Greatest Trips, this beautiful book answers the call of the spiritual traveler while also appealing to the many readers interested in sites of unique cultural heritage. - Random House, Inc.
This inspirational book showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual placesâand guides modern-day travelers who wish to visit them.
With eloquent text, hundreds of gorgeous full-color images, and practical visitor information, Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worldâs Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations highlights fascinating icons of many religions around the world and offers an intriguing window into the cultures that created them. From prehistoric burial chambers to modern monuments and sanctuaries, each siteâs history, lore, and appeal is evocatively detailed.
Nearly 300 locator maps point out pilgrimage routes, temples, mountains, churches, and holy places, including Mont St.-Michel Abbey in France, founded after a reported vision of the Archangel Michael; the White Horse Temple in China, site of the countryâs first Buddhist temple, dating from the first century A.D.; Machu Picchu in Peru, whose origins lie in obscurity; and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, said by many to be the holiest city in the world. A follow-up to the bestselling Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worldâs Greatest Trips, this beautiful book answers the call of the spiritual traveler while also appealing to the many readers interested in sites of unique cultural heritage.
