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Potter, Beatrix
Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was a British author and illustrator of best selling children's books,
including, 'The Tale of Benjamin Bunny' and 'The Tale of Tom Kitten'.
These stories were inspired by her many visits to the Lake District, in Cumbria, on holiday with her parents.
The later part of her life was spent as a Cumbrian sheep farmer, conservationist and benefactor to The National Trust.
including, 'The Tale of Benjamin Bunny' and 'The Tale of Tom Kitten'.
These stories were inspired by her many visits to the Lake District, in Cumbria, on holiday with her parents.
The later part of her life was spent as a Cumbrian sheep farmer, conservationist and benefactor to The National Trust.
Sites in Potter, Beatrix
More Than Just Bunnies: The Legacy of Beatrix Potter
Biography of Beatrix Potter, by Deborah Straw, from the Literary Traveler.
Beatrix Potter in Cumbria
A brief biography of Beatrix Potter, famous for her books about animals such as Tom Kitten and Benjamin Bunny. Many of her books were inspired by early visits and later living in the Lake District. This is a guide to places in Cumbria associated with Beatrix Potter.
Beatrix Potter
Biography and booklist of Potter from a Finish literature related resource guide.
The Beatrix Potter Society
Founded in 1980 by a group of people professionally involved in the curatorship of Beatrix Potter material. A guide to the aims and activities of the Society.
The Beatrix Potter Collections
A major collection of Beatrix Potter material from the Leslie Linder collection was bequeathed to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and is now available to students of Beatrix Potter.
Beatrix Potter letter to Bertha Mahony Miller
The text of a letter, and a reproduction of the original, from Beatrix Potter to the founder and editor of Horn Book Magazine, suggesting Americans might like to donate money to help save a stretch of Windermere coastline.
Beatrix Potter letter to Bertha Mahony Miller (2)
Another letter, with reproductions of the original, from Potter to the editor of the Horn Book magazine, discussing her thoughts on books and old furniture.
Verse illustrated by Beatrix Potter
An original verse and drawings by Beatrix Potter - 'Two little mice sat down to spin...'
Women Children's Book Illustrators--Beatrix Potter
Illustrated site explores Potter's life and works.
World Of Peter Rabbit And Friends
Provides information on author's life and works. Includes interactive children's games, character descriptions, online greeting cards, and merchandise.
Beatrix Potter
Biography from the Cumbria Directory. Includes information about the various places in the Lake District where she lived and worked.
Aesthetic Realism and the Imagination of Beatrix Potter
Marcia Rackow's study of aesthetic realism.
Kids' Corner
Features the stories of Beatrix Potter in text, RealAudio, streaming media, and multimedia slideshows. |
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