Supporting Lovelock's thesis that the Earth is a living being, Swan suggests natural sites such as Serpent Mound, Machu Pichu, and Kilauea Center have the power to move us in ways modern science cannot explain.

A listing of five hundred sites new and old, famous and unknown, that have been used to connect humanity with its gods.

Describes various types of space which are sacred to different religions, including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other shrines.

A collection of poems about different places around the world that are considered sacred by various cultures, including Mecca, the Ganges River, and Christian cathedrals.

The issues of returning human remains, curating sacred objects, and preserving tribal traditions are addressed to provide the reader with a full picture of Native Americans' struggle to keep their heritage alive."--BOOK JACKET.

Sacred Places.

Includes sites from Africa, Middle East, Europe, The Americas, Oceania, and Asia.

"Sears offers us not only an explanation of the popularity of certain tourist spots but also an enlightening discussion of the role that tourism played in helping Americans fashion a distinctive national culture in the six decades after 1820".--"American Historical Review". 85 illustrations.

A world travel to religious and spiritual sites. The book invites readers to embark on a spiritual journey through the history and the cultures of the world.