| Description |
216 pages : illustrations (some color), facsimiles, portraits ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books. ANL
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| Contents |
The third-floor nursery -- The young naturalist -- The secret apprenticeship -- Children as audience -- Sawrey discovered -- The doll's house -- Sawrey and its animal characters -- The path to castle cottage -- Epilogue: the ghost of Beatrix Potter -- List of books by Beatrix Potter |
| Summary |
A biography of the author of "Peter Rabbit," "Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle," and other stories, covering the years from her early childhood until her marriage |
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This volume is a biography of English author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943), covering the years from her early childhood until her marriage. Considered the most productive period of her career, Potter penned her immortal Peter Rabbit books during this time. The author gives readers a glimpse into the life of the author, her publishers, and family, leading to insight into Potter's writings |
| Analysis |
Artists Great Britain Biography |
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Authors, English 20th century Biography |
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Potter, Beatrix 1866-1943 |
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Children's stories in English Potter, Beatrix 1866-1943 Biographies |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [211]-212 |
| Subject |
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943.
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Artists -- England -- Biography.
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Artists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Illustrators -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Women artists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Women authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Author |
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943.
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| LC no. |
78052636 |
| ISBN |
0723221081 |
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