It was an informative read set out like you are on a walking tour of the cathedrals without the walking. He explores the bones of the church in a structural way that makes you feel that you will see any old building with new eyes.
When our children were young we travelled and churches were often on the agenda. They were beautiful, free, and usually welcoming to families. Many of his descriptions reminded me of the cathedrals I have seen in Halifax, Montreal, Seattle, Salt Lake City. Perhaps not even all very old. It is a testament to the early stone masons that with our modern materials we wish to repeat the patterns from a thousand years ago.
Hmmm. . . may have to see if 'my' local library has this bok and then join so i can borrow it to read . . . i'll add that to my "to do list"!
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