OL9549008M
Beatrix Potter
Linda Lear
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- January 9, 2007
- ISBN-13
- 9780312369347
- ISBN-10
- 0312369344
- Work ID
- OL8445252W
Description
Beatrix Potter's books are adored by millions, but they were just one aspect of an extraordinary life. This captivating biography brings us the passionate, unconventional woman behind the beloved stories: a gifted artist and shrewd businesswoman; a pioneering scientific researcher; a powerful landowner who conserved acres of Lakeland countryside; a daughter who defied her parents with her first tragically short engagement and who, finally was given a second chance of love and happiness.
Subjects
Biography & AutobiographyNonfictionIllustratorsChildren's storiesIllustrationsAuthorshipBiographyEnglish AuthorsPotter, beatrix, 1866-1943Women authorsAuthors, englishAuthors, biographyWomen artistsArtists, great britainArtists, biographyEnglish Women novelistsEnglish NovelistsArtistsRomanciers anglaisBiographiesFemmes artistesGreat britain, biography