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In 1834, Bishop Michael Anthony Fleming stood on the crest of a hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, and imagined a cathedral on the site. He had no land, no money, and no support, save that of an impoverished Irish congregation. Read the amazing story of how Fleming secured the land he wanted, raised the thousands of pounds required, and even quarried stone from the ground with his own bare hands. The massive project literally cost him his life, but even as the bishop's strength faded, he was determined to say the first Mass in the cathedral. And he did so, on a frigid January day, in an empty shell of a building, amid scaffolding and sawdust. It was a time when bishops spoke freely on politic...
As always, Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac is more than just the facts. It's 640 pages of facts, reports, articles, and background analyses. Yes, it's 640 pages of information you'll want to have on hand because it's the information that matters, information you can use. This is the book for the original browser. For the reader who wants to know more about the Faith, about the Church, about the world. And it's still the first choice among students, teachers, and homilists. The "always online and available" resource for media professionals.
The natural beauty, cherished past, rich traditions and smorgasbord of activities of Canada's eastern maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador) are best presented in the Green Guide Atlantic Canada. It reveals great places to go kayaking, fishing, whale watching, curling and even Highland dancing. Whether you're looking for a historic inn, a rustic lodge or a convenient town hotel, Green Guide Atlantic Canada can help you find it. Use the Michelin famous star-rating system, its dedicated driving and walking tour routes, and its numerous detailed maps to plan your journey through these four seaside provinces. Michelin Green Guide Atlantic Canada recommends good spots to enjoy a lobster supper, watch a tidal bore, trace your family tree, dance an Acadian jig, and sea kayak along Nova Scotia's shore. Plot your journey using Michelin's colorful maps and specialists' driving and walking tours. Color photographs, a broad coverage of outdoor activ
The Rough Guide to Canada is the ultimate travel guide to this staggeringly beautiful country with detailed coverage of all the top attractions. Inspired by stunning photography and insightful background information, discover both the urban and the wild with expert guidance on exploring everything from the glistening skyscrapers of Toronto, the restaurants of Montreal and the laid-back ambience of Vancouver, to the spectacular Niagra falls and the rolling plains of the Prairies. You�ll find specialist information on a host of outdoor activities including winter sports in the Rockies, trekking through the Northwest Territories, and wildlife spotting in the country�s great wilderness, with sections on the National Parks and Skiing and Snowboarding. Choose what to see and do whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Explore every corner of this stunning country with clear maps and expert background on everything from sea cliffs and tidal bores in the Bay of Fundy to the walled Old Town in Qu�bec City. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Canada.
This is the first history of Stockholm’s development from the city’s unique seventeenth-century redevelopment and extension to the postmodern, postindustrial trends of today. For much of the mid-twentieth century Stockholm was the planning model for Europe and elsewhere. Written by an acknowledged authority on the city and Swedish architecture and planning generally, this book provides a much needed explanation of one of Europe’s great cities.