wren, christopher

An illustrated analysis of the work of seventeenth-century English architect Sir Christopher Wren, comparing his designs with those of other architects of his era; with brief biographical information about his early life and career in science.

An account of the construction of St. Paul's Cathedral in London by Christopher Wren after old St. Paul's was destroyed by fire in 1666. Also discusses other Wren churches and buildings and the relation of Wren's style to his historical period.

Emily and William Snow get trapped in 1666 London with friends Spring-Heeled Jack and Corrigan, but when they seek out Sir Christopher Wren, the head of the Invisible Order and their hope to get home, they discover Wren has no knowledge of the order and has no desire to help them, the four friends will need to come to an agreement on their next course, before their enemies catch up and the Fire King burns London to ash.

A biography of the architect who helped rebuild London after the fire of 1666 and who redesigned St. Paul's Cathedral.