Description
Have you ever wondered how Chennai’s iconic star-shaped Fort St. George came to be? It didn’t start with swords or battles—it started with a promise, a search for soft cotton cloth, and a bold dream by the sea in 1639.
Through the eyes of a little girl named Raya and her architect mother, young readers will travel back through time:
- Witnessing the very first stone being laid where the river meets the ocean.
- Surviving a fierce ten-day cyclone in 1682.
- Standing strong through sieges and celebrating the return of the people who breathed life into the walls.
Why children and parents will love this book:
- History Made Alive: Transforms historical facts into a warm, gentle narrative that kids can easily relate to.
- More Than Bricks: Teaches children that buildings are shaped by the stories and lives of the people who love them.
- The Perfect Bedtime Read: Blends local Chennai flavor, rich imagery, and a soothing bedtime rhythm.
A heartwarming tale by an architect mother that will make your little ones fall in love with history, architecture, and the city of Chennai!
- Title: The Sea, The Fort and the Streets
- Author: Ar. Vidhya Lakshmi Rajasekar (Architect, Associate Professor, Architectural Story Teller and Architectural Journalist)
- Published By: Thali Cultural Centre, Chennai
- Publishing Rights: Author
- Language: English
- First Print: August 2026
- Theme: Architectural Reading
