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Synopsis
A close look building of a French cathedral in the 13th century. Although the Cathedral of Chutreaux is imaginary, this account of its construction is based on historical fact. Illustrated with detailed b&w drawings. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1973., 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.
| Size | | Length: | 77 pages | | Height: | 12.3 in | | Width: | 9.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 24.0 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "For hundreds of years the people of Europe were taught by the church that God was the most important force in their lives. If they prospered, they thanked God for His kindness. If they suffered they begged for God's mercy, for surely God was punishing them."
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