Majestic Gothic Revival cathedrals. Stark Puritan meetinghouses. Unadorned Adobe missions. Tradition-defying chapels made of glass and steel and little else. North American Churches: From Chapels to Cathedrals is a magnificent tribute to the continent's many houses of worship. Including historic treasures dating from the late 17th century to contemporary "megachurches" augmented by the latest in high technology, the North American church represents some of the finest and most varied architecture in the land. North American Churches captures this wondrous diversity with intriguing stories and more than 100 stunning photographs of landmark churches in every corner of the continent. - Jacket.