{"product_id":"sacred-places-of-a-lifetime-500-of-the-worlds-most-peaceful-and-powerful-destinations-hardcover","title":"Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspirational book showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual places-and guides modern-day travelers who wish to visit them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith eloquent text, hundreds of gorgeous full-color images, and practical visitor information, \u003ci\u003eSacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations\u003c\/i\u003e highlights fascinating icons of many religions around the world and offers an intriguing window into the cultures that created them. From prehistoric burial chambers to modern monuments and sanctuaries, each site's history, lore, and appeal is evocatively detailed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNearly 300 locator maps point out pilgrimage routes, temples, mountains, churches, and holy places, including Mont St.-Michel Abbey in France, founded after a reported vision of the Archangel Michael; the White Horse Temple in China, site of the country's first Buddhist temple, dating from the first century A.D.; Machu Picchu in Peru, whose origins lie in obscurity; and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, said by many to be the holiest city in the world. A follow-up to the bestselling \u003ci\u003eJourneys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips, \u003c\/i\u003ethis beautiful book answers the call of the spiritual traveler while also appealing to the many readers interested in sites of unique cultural heritage.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, proudly supporting the work of scientists, explorers, photographers, and authors, as well as publishing a diverse list of books that celebrate the world and all that is in it. National Geographic Books creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, teach, and give readers access to a world of discovery and possibility on a wide range of nonfiction subjects from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. A portion of all National Geographic proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 12 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52019525386541,"sku":"9781426223815","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/sacred-places-of-a-lifetime-500-of-the-worlds-most-peaceful-and-powerful-destinations-hardcover-5947622.webp?v=1777440127","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/sacred-places-of-a-lifetime-500-of-the-worlds-most-peaceful-and-powerful-destinations-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}