The Story of Beatrix Potter av Sarah Gristwood, National Trust Books

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<b>“A fitting legacy for a pioneering conservationist who helped save thousands of acres of the Lake District.”<br><i>The Mail on Sunday</i><br> </b><br><br>In this illustrated biography, Sarah Gristwood explores the twists and turns of Beatrix Potter’s extraordinary life and its key turning points and contradictions, following her shift from a sheltered Victorian daughter to an astute modern businesswoman, a talented artist who became a scientific expert, and a famous author who gave it all up to become a farmer, then a pioneering conservationist.<br><br>The book traces the creation of Beatrix’s most famous characters—including the naughty Peter Rabbit, confused Jemima Puddle-Duck, and cheeky Squirrel Nutkin—revealing how Beatrix drew on her unusual childhood pets and stunning locations in her beloved Lake District.<br>