Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable

"Historic Shrines of America" by John T. Faris is a collection of stories about important buildings in the United States and the people who made them famous. The author addresses a common misunderstanding that America doesn't have many historic places compared to Europe. Faris shows that America is full of historically important buildings by sharing tales of influential people and major events linked to these sites. Starting with places like the Old State House in Boston and Paul Revere's house, the book tells about the important events that happened there, especially those leading up to the Revolution. The book's focus is on how these old buildings are strongly tied to both personal histories and the story of the country as a whole, appealing to readers to discover a great historical understanding of the nation's past.