02373cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500440015626400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650801720041752012680058953400530185765300300191065300450194085600430198599900190202871663UtSlPG20260610134646.0mcr n260607r20231867utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a10019441 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aBarry, Alfred,d1826-191014aThe life and works of Sir Charles Barry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2023-09-16 aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) a"The Life and Works of Sir Charles Barry" by Alfred Barry is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir explores the life of Sir Charles Barry, a prominent British architect known for designing significant buildings, including the Houses of Parliament. The narrative delves into both his personal life and professional achievements, illustrating how his artistic vision shaped English architectural heritage. The opening of the memoir presents the author's intentions about documenting his father's life, emphasizing that it is not only a personal record for family and friends but also a valuable contribution to architectural history. Alfred Barry shares insights about his father's early life, from his modest beginnings and limited formal education to his determination to travel and educate himself in architecture. The text highlights his father’s dedication to his craft, the influences shaping his artistic principles, and the profound impact of his travels across Europe and the East on developing his architectural identity. As background details unfold, readers are introduced to the foundational elements that would eventually support Sir Charles Barry’s illustrious career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) pOriginally published:cLondon: John Murray, 1867 aBarry, Charles, 1795-1860 aArchitects -- Great Britain -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71663 c112389d112389