The Story of Beatrix Potter: A Beautiful Biography of the

The Story of Beatrix Potter: A Beautiful Biography of the Peter Rabbit Creator and Her Lake District Legacy (National Trust History & Heritage)

o this day, Beatrix Potterâ€™s tales delight children and grown-ups around the world. But few people realise how extraordinary her own story is.

She was a woman of contradictions. A sheltered Victorian daughter who grew into an astute modern businesswoman. A talented artist who became a scientific expert. A famous author who gave it all up to become a farmer.

Bestselling biographer Sarah Gristwood follows the twists and turns of Beatrix Potterâ€™s life and its key turning points â€“ including her tragically brief first engagement and happy second marriage late in life. She traces the creation of Beatrixâ€™s most famous characters â€“ including the naughty Peter Rabbit, confused Jemima Puddleduck and cheeky Squirrel Nutkin â€“ revealing how she drew on her unusual childhood pets and locations in her beloved Lake District.

She explores too Beatrixâ€™s role as a pioneering conservationist, whose work with the National Trust helped to save thousands of acres of the Lake District â€“ a legacy that, like her books, continues to enrich our lives today.
Country USA
Manufacturer National Trust Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-06-09
Format Kindle eBook

The Story of Beatrix Potter: A Beautiful Biography of the Peter Rabbit Creator and Her Lake District Legacy (National Trust History & Heritage)