Book Description
Now more than ever, vacationing Americans are choosing to stay right here in the U.S., to look inward at our own
rich national heritage. Thus, there has never been a more appropriate time for this sweeping, gorgeously photographed
look at rural America's most enchanting houses of worship. "The country church tells us who we are. In doing
so, it provides a sense of security, especially in times of crisis," says Pulitzer Prize nominee William Morgan
in his introduction.
The outcome of an inspired two-year cross-country road journey of writer and photographer, American Country
Churches touches the heart of America-and many of its religious denominations-as it presents 250 moving, all-new
color images of more than 40 of our nation's most uplifting, soul-soothing spaces. The introductory text places
the churches within the greater context of American history, while short essays on each church highlight its particular
role in the story of its region, architects, and worshippers. As this glorious volume proves, no matter which state
one calls home, there are always nearby places to go to find solace. AUTHOR BIO: William Morgan has taught at Princeton
University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Louisville. His articles have appeared in numerous
publications, and he is the author of The Abrams Guide to American House Styles. He lives in Providence,
Rhode Island. Radek Kurzaj is a travel and architecture photographer based in Sczecin, Poland, and New York City.
His books include Abrams' Living Large in Small Spaces, Colonial Houses: The Historic Homes of Williamsburg,
and The Abrams Guide to American House Styles.
American Country Churches
American Country Churches,William Morgan,Radek Kurzaj,Harry N Abrams,0810943352,Architecture,Church architecture,Pictorial works,Reference,Religious Buildings,Rural churches,Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./General,U.S. Architecture - General,United States,Architecture / General
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