Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155) and index.
Contents:
Beginnings at 2 Bolton Gardens -- Girlhood and Growing Up -- Fevers and Fungi -- Discoveries, Disregard, and the Road to Recognition -- More Little Books, Love, and Loss -- From London to the Lake District -- Mrs. Heelis -- Ventures and Investments -- Last Years and Legacy.
Summary:
"Becoming Beatrix: The Life of Beatrix Potter and the World of Peter Rabbit covers Potter's early life and influences, artistic work, fascination with animals and the natural sciences, and interest and research with fungi, as well as her writing and illustration journey and her later years as a wife, farmer, businesswoman, environmentalist, and conservationist"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.