Finland´s oldest preserved wooden churches date back to the C17th and display an unbroken tradition of fine craftsmanship in wood and many features more familar from medieval stone churches.  This book tells the history of wooden churches in Finland and describes their construction, their belfries and interiors.  Also included are illustrations of destroyed wooden churches.  Large format paperback.  160 pages.  Colour and b&w illustrations and site plans.  Bibliography and location map.  Dual language text English/Finnish.  Good clean condition.  Cat No 2823