I love this woman for so many reasons.
She loved her pet rabbits, mice, lizards, dogs and hedgehog like they were her friends.
As a young woman, she became an ignored expert in mycology. Her mushroom drawings are still used today.
When no publisher would print her first little books, so she self-published them with her own money.
She stayed loyal to her dead fiance’s family publishing business (Warne) despite a scandal, out of her love for him, his sister and his mother.
She bought a farm (Hill Top) and worked it, despite her city upbringing.
She donated thousands of acres of land to a national land trust to preserve its beauty.
She raised prize-winning Herdwick sheep and became an expert on raising, breeding and showing them.
She loved nature with her whole heart. She shared this love and her land with Girl Guide groups in the summers.
Oh yes, I almost forgot. She also could write, draw and paint really well.
FLOWER is a Beatrix fan. (and a bunny fan)
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I love Beatrx Potter!! I loved reading her books to my kids more for myself than for them really – just so I could enjoy the beautiful feel good illustrations, I would imagine myself living in the gardens and woods that she depicted. Ms Potter sounds like a lady ahead of her times that’s for sure!! Thanks for sharing these little insignts on a very special lady.
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I always appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments.
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Hill Top is on my list of places to visit. It looks idyllic from the National Trust Handbook. One day soon!
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In my dreams we could meet there. It’s on my list, too. I am a bit farther away from it than you are…now that you are back from your Australian adventure.
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I just listened to a Science Friday podcast about her. She was a very talented and strong woman.
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I will have to search for that. Thanks.
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Un grand merci de ce magnifique reportage sur cette merveilleuse femme. Je ne connaissais pas et c’est avec bonheur que je découvre. Merci.
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Thank you. She is one of my favorites.
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Ohh! I couldn’t agree more! I just love her and her work! She’s been one of the most inspiring people in the world. My favourite coffee mugs show Peter Rabbit 😉 I even tried to draw a bit like her…😄 Thank you for this lovely share! Sarah 😄
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She was a remarkable lady with a wonderful life story. Thank you for sharing
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