"A Little Princess" (1905) illustrator Ethel Franklin Betts

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    One of my treasured books~ "A Little Princess" My copy has an inscription dated 1919 from an aunt to her niece.

    Written in 1905 by Frances Hodgson Burnett and illustrated by Ethel Franklin Betts

    Ethel Franklin Betts [American Golden Age illustrator 1878-1956]

    Betts was the daughter of a physician, and the sister of the illustrator Anna Whelan Betts. Both sisters studied at respected universities and with the noted illustrator Howard Pyle.
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    1. katinthecupboard 28 months ago | reply

      How sweet!

    2. AmethystA2 18 months ago | reply

      How wonderful! A favorite book with wonderful illustrations. I have the book Sara Crewe or What Happened at Miss Minchin's which, if I remember correctly, was how Burnett first wrote Sara's story, then had so many people who liked the story and wanted a more expanded version of Sara's life. I'll have to keep my eye out, though, for your edition. I really like her illustrations. Mine are more like woodcuts, black and white. Thanks for sharing!

    3. Plum leaves (on Vacation) 16 months ago | reply

      Sorry I missed your thoughtful comment earlier! Your version sounds interesting...I can say this expanded version, which became the standard, is an enchanting story. I imagine you would really enjoy it ~

    4. AmethystA2 16 months ago | reply

      I've read both versions, and must say, I didn't like Sara as well in her original version. There also were several beloved characters missing in the first edition. The book I grew up reading was illustrated by Tasha Tudor. I'd seen other versions illustrated by others, but somehow missed yours. It's a tossup which I like better now. Always fun to see a beloved story interpreted differently.

    5. Plum leaves (on Vacation) 12 months ago | reply

      What is wrong with me, I missed your follow up comment too?!! How surprising that the expanded version would not include characters from the original, I will have to try to find and read it. How nice to add to the story I already know! Tasha Tudor's illustrations would have been delightful, too.

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