A beautifully written and produced celebration of the life of Beatrix Potter, one of the nation's best-loved authors Welcome Page -- About 'Over the Hills and Far Away' -- Dedication -- Contents -- 1 'Unloved birthplace' -- 2 'I do wish we lived in...
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A beautifully written and produced celebration of the life of Beatrix Potter, one of the nation's best-loved authors Welcome Page -- About 'Over the Hills and Far Away' -- Dedication -- Contents -- 1 'Unloved birthplace' -- 2 'I do wish we lived in the country' -- 3 'The irresistible desire to copy any beautiful object which strikes the eye' -- 4 'Matters of complaint' -- 5 'I shall tell you a story' -- 6 'All the beasts can talk' -- 7 'A nest right away' -- 8 'A large interesting farm' -- 9 'The company of gentle sheep, and wild flowers and singing waters' -- Afterword : 'Little friends of Mr McGregor & Peter & Benjamin' -- Author's Note -- Bibliography -- Notes -- List of Illustrations -- Index About Matthew Dennison -- Great Lives: Great Literary Lives -- An Invitation from the Publisher -- Copyright
