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Cathedral : the story of its construction / David Macaulay.
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century.
"This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of a cathedral's growth. The plan is agreed on; the site is chosen; each craftsman's contribution is presented; his tools and materials are described. The details of construction are graphicallly explained from the building of the foundation and the erection of the walls through the details of the flying buttresses, vaulting, and roofing, on to the the completion of the towers and the casting of the bells. The grandeur of the cathedral unfolds through the book until finally the reader shares with the townspeople of Chutreaux a sense of wonder at the power of their creation.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780395316689 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0395316685 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0395175135 (hc)
- ISBN: 9780395175132 (hc)
- Physical Description: 77 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm.
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c1973.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Salt Spring Island Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Spring Island Public Library | J 726.6 MAC (Text) | 33123009823254 | Children's Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
