Author: Marilyn J. Chiat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471145028
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
From the Moorish synagogue in small Texas town, to the New England meetinghouse nestled in the palm trees of Hawaii, this comprehensive historical survey of America's religious architecture celebrates the country's ethnic and spiritual diversity through the magnificent breadth of these community landmarks. The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of its kind, the book features 500 places of worship nationwide, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes over 300 black-and-white photographs and foreword by Bill Moyers, creator of the PBS "Genesis" series.
America's Religious Architecture
Author: Marilyn J. Chiat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471145028
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
From the Moorish synagogue in small Texas town, to the New England meetinghouse nestled in the palm trees of Hawaii, this comprehensive historical survey of America's religious architecture celebrates the country's ethnic and spiritual diversity through the magnificent breadth of these community landmarks. The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of its kind, the book features 500 places of worship nationwide, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes over 300 black-and-white photographs and foreword by Bill Moyers, creator of the PBS "Genesis" series.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471145028
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
From the Moorish synagogue in small Texas town, to the New England meetinghouse nestled in the palm trees of Hawaii, this comprehensive historical survey of America's religious architecture celebrates the country's ethnic and spiritual diversity through the magnificent breadth of these community landmarks. The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of its kind, the book features 500 places of worship nationwide, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes over 300 black-and-white photographs and foreword by Bill Moyers, creator of the PBS "Genesis" series.
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Author: Carl Waldman
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110103
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110103
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.
Atlantic Creoles in the Age of Revolutions
Author: Jane Landers
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674035917
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In a tumultuous era of Atlantic revolutions, a remarkable group of African-born and African-descended individuals transformed themselves from slaves into active agents of their lives and times. Through prodigious archival research, Landers alters our vision of the breadth and extent of the Age of Revolution, and our understanding of its actors.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674035917
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In a tumultuous era of Atlantic revolutions, a remarkable group of African-born and African-descended individuals transformed themselves from slaves into active agents of their lives and times. Through prodigious archival research, Landers alters our vision of the breadth and extent of the Age of Revolution, and our understanding of its actors.
The Absentee
Author: Maria Edgeworth
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775415929
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
On the eve of his coming of age, a young Lord begins to see the truth of his parents' lives: his mother cannot buy her way into society no matter how hard he tries, and his father is being ruined by her continued attempts. The young Lord then travels to his home in Ireland, encountering adventure on the way, and discovers that the native residents are being exploited in his father's absence.
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775415929
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
On the eve of his coming of age, a young Lord begins to see the truth of his parents' lives: his mother cannot buy her way into society no matter how hard he tries, and his father is being ruined by her continued attempts. The young Lord then travels to his home in Ireland, encountering adventure on the way, and discovers that the native residents are being exploited in his father's absence.
A Dictionary for United Methodists
Author: Alan K. Waltz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780687107544
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780687107544
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
America, History and Life
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Article abstracts and citations of reviews and dissertations covering the United States and Canada.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Article abstracts and citations of reviews and dissertations covering the United States and Canada.
Old Judge Priest
Author: Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb
Publisher: Classic Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
High quality reprint of Old Judge Priest by Irvin S. Cobb.
Publisher: Classic Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
High quality reprint of Old Judge Priest by Irvin S. Cobb.
Public buildings, design and construction
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Confessions of an S.O.B.
Author: Al Neuharth
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451172723
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
America's #1 maverick C.E.O.--and self-proclaimed S.O.B.--tells the story of his rise from AP reporter to becoming head of Gannett newspapers and creating USA Today, the nation's second largest daily. "Brazen . . . with nuggets of business wisdom . . . a primer for a corporate Machiavelli-in-the-making".--Newsweek.
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451172723
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
America's #1 maverick C.E.O.--and self-proclaimed S.O.B.--tells the story of his rise from AP reporter to becoming head of Gannett newspapers and creating USA Today, the nation's second largest daily. "Brazen . . . with nuggets of business wisdom . . . a primer for a corporate Machiavelli-in-the-making".--Newsweek.
Federal and State Indian Reservations and Indian Trust Areas
Author: United States. Department of Commerce
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian reservations
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
This directory provides information relative to the incorporated Native American villages of Alaska and the American Indian reservations of mainland U.S. There are approximately 170 Alaskan entries which identify the name of the Native American corporation, its address, the number of villages incorporated, population number, racial distribution, and land status. Each of the some 400 entries on the American Indian reservations include the following items of information: (1) reservation name; (2) county and state location; (3) tribal name; (4) address of tribal headquarters; (5) population number; (6) land status; (7) a brief history; (8) a brief cultural sketch; (9) tribal government; (10) tribal economy; (11) climate; (12) transportation (in terms of accessability); (13) community facilities; and (13) vital statistics (population of Indians residing on or adjacent to reservation, labor force, employment vs unemployed, and average educational level when identifiable). Reference is also made to recreational activities in some entries. Population data is derived from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' 1969-1973 census figures.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian reservations
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
This directory provides information relative to the incorporated Native American villages of Alaska and the American Indian reservations of mainland U.S. There are approximately 170 Alaskan entries which identify the name of the Native American corporation, its address, the number of villages incorporated, population number, racial distribution, and land status. Each of the some 400 entries on the American Indian reservations include the following items of information: (1) reservation name; (2) county and state location; (3) tribal name; (4) address of tribal headquarters; (5) population number; (6) land status; (7) a brief history; (8) a brief cultural sketch; (9) tribal government; (10) tribal economy; (11) climate; (12) transportation (in terms of accessability); (13) community facilities; and (13) vital statistics (population of Indians residing on or adjacent to reservation, labor force, employment vs unemployed, and average educational level when identifiable). Reference is also made to recreational activities in some entries. Population data is derived from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' 1969-1973 census figures.