Gregory W. Tucker.  The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Catholic church ever built in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth largest religious edifice in the world.  Better, the shrine  is a collective tribute to Our Blessed Mother under her most admirable title, and a public demonstration of the love and devotion she inspires in the hearts of her children.  Hundreds of photographs in color and black and white illustrate the inspiring history of this great shrine, now a prominent sight along the skyline of our nation's capitol.  Many pictures are shown of the various side chapels honoring Our Lady under the various titles significant to the nation whose donations were sent for construction.  Women played a large role in fundraising, and the shrine displays a chapel donated by ladies bearing the name of Mary as their own.  This is an excellent presentation with outstanding photography, which also includes several pages of Chronology and Statistics and a complete index of subjects and pictures.  A great gift item for ones own home or for others!  Oversize 9" x 11 ½".  288 pp. HB with illustrated dust cover.  An important addition to any library. ITEM #11180 $39.95