BEATRIX POTTER by Linda Lear ( 9780141003108 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

BEATRIX POTTER
A LIFE IN NATURE

By:

Linda Lear

Format:

Paperback

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£18.99

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£13.86

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£5.13

ISBN 10:

0141003103

ISBN 13:

9780141003108

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Publisher:

PENGUIN BOOKS LTD

Pub. date:

6 March, 2008

Pages:

608

Description:

A collection of biographies: a gifted artist and shrewd businesswoman; a pioneering scientific researcher; a powerful landowner who conserved acres of Lakeland countryside; a daughter who defied her parents with her first tragically short engagement and who, finally was given a second chance of love and happiness.

Synopsis:

Beatrix Potter's books are adored by millions, but they were just one aspect of an extraordinary life. This captivating biography brings us the passionate, unconventional woman behind the beloved stories: a gifted artist and shrewd businesswoman; a pioneering scientific researcher; a powerful landowner who conserved acres of Lakeland countryside; a daughter who defied her parents with her first tragically short engagement and who, finally was given a second chance of love and happiness.

Illustrations:

4 x 8 page colour/black and white insets

Publication:

Imprint:

Penguin Books Ltd

Prizes:

Winner of Lakeland Book of the Year Awards 2007

Returns:

Returnable

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