Very carefully cared for book. Signed by the "Mike Maloney" (author?) on the inside of front cover (with a a dedication to previous owner). "Travel east of the Mississippi with Walter H. Maloney, and you'll begin an enlightening journey through the hsitorical developments of 59 of this country's most interesting and unique old churches. More than a mere history of names and dates, Our Catholic Roots investigates real-life stories of the people responsible for establishing these churches....The majority of the churches are antebellum, having been built before the Civil War,. Each church history is accompanied by a beautiful photograph taken by the author or a sketch rendered by Thomas Maloney, the author's brother. Anyone interested in history of the church will cherish this distinctive and detailed work.Signed. Oversized Softcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED STATES HISTORY RELIGION CHRISTIANITY