The Tale Of Beatrix Potter
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A celebrated biography, The Tale of Beatrix Potter chronicles the remarkable life of one of the world's most beloved children's illustrators and authors. Margaret Lane presents an intimate and authoritative portrait of Potter — from her solitary, unconventional Victorian childhood in London, where she found companionship in small animals and a sketchbook, to her triumphant later years as a Lake District farmer and conservationist. The biography uncovers the creative genius behind iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and Jemima Puddle-Duck, illuminating the fierce independence and quiet determination that defined Potter's character. Written with warmth and scholarly precision, Lane illustrates how Potter transformed personal longing and meticulous observation of nature into an enduring artistic legacy that continues to captivate readers of all ages.
Author: Margaret Lane
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A celebrated biography, The Tale of Beatrix Potter chronicles the remarkable life of one of the world's most beloved children's illustrators and authors. Margaret Lane presents an intimate and authoritative portrait of Potter — from her solitary, unconventional Victorian childhood in London, where she found companionship in small animals and a sketchbook, to her triumphant later years as a Lake District farmer and conservationist. The biography uncovers the creative genius behind iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and Jemima Puddle-Duck, illuminating the fierce independence and quiet determination that defined Potter's character. Written with warmth and scholarly precision, Lane illustrates how Potter transformed personal longing and meticulous observation of nature into an enduring artistic legacy that continues to captivate readers of all ages.