A historical reference of Quebec City from the 1680s to the 1730s focusing on French architectural influences in the creation of the Canadian city's image. Grignon (history, Laval U.) probes archival documents, letters, contracts, and account books to highlight builders' and clients' contributions in relation to the design process of specific buildings such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Recollet Monastery in the Upper Town, the reconstruction of the Ursuline Convent, and the construction of urban homes. Includes illustrations, city views, maps, and photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
