Cathedral: By the Author of the Way Things Work

David Macaulay

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Book cover for Cathedral: By the Author of the Way Things Work

Cathedral: By the Author of the Way Things Work

Cathedral: By the Author of the Way Things Work

David Macaulay

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Description

"This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative." -- Time

Critical Reviews

"This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative." Time Magazine --

Publishing Information

Publisher: Clarion Books
Pub date: 1973-09-19
Length: 80 pages

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