Beatrix Potter

Broschiertes Buch

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Beschreibung

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is an original classic by Beatrix Potter. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is number one in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books. Look out for the rest! 1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 3 The Tailor of Gloucester 4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice 6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher 8 The Tale of Tom Kitten 9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck 10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies 11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse 12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes 13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod 15 The Tale of Pigling Bland 16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers 17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan 18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles 19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson 20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit 21 The Story of Miss Moppet 22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes 23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes

Autor

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children's books featuring animal characters. Born into a wealthy family in London, she was educated by governesses and showed a talent for art and storytelling from a young age. Despite her parents' disapproval, she pursued her interests in art and nature, often sketching and observing animals during family holidays in the countryside.In 1902, she published her first book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," which became an instant success and was followed by many more books featuring animal characters, including "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck," and "The Tale of Tom Kitten." Her books have since become beloved classics of children's literature and have been translated into numerous languages.In addition to her work as an author and illustrator, Potter was also a respected naturalist and conservationist. She became an expert in mycology (the study of fungi) and conducted her own scientific research, often painting and illustrating the specimens she collected. She also purchased land in the Lake District of England and worked to preserve its natural beauty, donating it to the National Trust after her death.Potter was a trailblazer for women in both the fields of children's literature and natural science. She lived a quiet life, never marrying or having children, but her legacy lives on through her beloved books and her contributions to science and conservation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hawk Press
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 190mm x 120mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 42g
• ISBN-13: 9789392322204
• ISBN-10: 9392322208
• Artikelnr.: 64269966