Beatrix Potter was an English writer and talented artist who wrote and illustrated 23 delightful children's books in the early part of the 20th century. Her most famous work is undoubtedly The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Beatrix lived in an era when women's rights were unheard of. She was strongly discouraged, by her own parents, to pursue 'intellectual development' although this did nothing to deter her.
Despite numerous obstacles she found a publisher for her writings and eventually became independently wealthy. Her books were small - specifically designed to fit into a child's hands.
Little known fact: Beatrix was also a well-respected, expert mycologist (person who studies fungi).
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