The Brief History and Sketch of Our Lady of Victory Basilica is a book written by Francis H. Van Eich. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and architecture of the Our Lady of Victory Basilica, which is located in Lackawanna, New York. The book begins with a brief history of the Catholic Church in the United States, and then goes on to discuss the founding of the basilica by Father Nelson Baker in the late 19th century. The author also provides a detailed description of the basilica's architecture, including its stained glass windows, murals, and sculptures. Additionally, the book includes a section on the basilica's famous organ, which was built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company in 1928. Overall, the Brief History and Sketch of Our Lady of Victory Basilica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of this important Catholic landmark.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.