Matthews, Rupert.

The fire of London / Rupert O. Matthews ; illustrated by Richard Scollins. - New York : Bookwright Press, 1989. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Great disasters .

"First published in 1988 by Wayland ... East Sussex, England"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Presents a historical, partly fictional, account of the Great Fire of London in 1666, describing the origins, fire fighting methods, effects on people, and rebuilding efforts. Contrasts London then and the city now in the areas of population, housing and world trade.

ISBN: 0531182371 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 88005054 /AC

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Fires--History--Juvenile literature.--England--London--17th century
Fires--England--London.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
London (England)--History--Juvenile literature.--17th century
London (England)--History--17th century.

LC Class. No.: DA681 / .M38 1989

Dewey Class. No.: 942.1/2066