Harriette Newell Woods Baker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Harriette Newell Woods Baker

American writer

Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1815

Place of Birth: Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 26-Apr-1893

Profession: writer, children's writer, religious writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Harriette Newell Woods Baker

  • Harriette Newell Woods Baker (pen names, Mrs.
  • Madeline Leslie and Aunt Hattie; August 19, 1815 – April 26, 1893) was an American author of books for children, and editor. Baker's career as an author began when she was about 30 years old.
  • She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature.
  • Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages.
  • Baker published under the pen-name "Mrs.
  • Madeline Leslie," about 200 moral and religious tales.
  • She wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie." She wrote chiefly for the young.
  • She was still writing in 1893 when she died.

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