Beatrix Potter Artist, Storyteller an..., Judy Taylor
Beatrix Potter Artist, Storyteller an..., Judy Taylor
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Beatrix Potter Artist, Storyteller and Countrywoman

Author: Judy Taylor

Narrator: Patricia Routledge

Abridged: 3 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Warne

Published: 10/25/2012


Synopsis

The downloadable audiobook edition of Judy Taylor's classic biography, Beatrix Potter: Artist, Storyteller and Countrywoman, read by the actress Patricia Routledge.

Starting with the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, Beatrix Potter went on to become one of the world's most successful children's authors. This illustrated biographical eBook takes the reader through the whole of her life, from her Victorian childhood in London to her final years farming in the Lake District. Regarded as a standard work on Beatrix Potter's life, this work has been updated regularly to include fresh material and previously unpublished photographs that have come to light as interest in Beatrix Potter continues to grow.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather on June 16, 2017

This book is written very much like a text book. It presents the facts of Beatrix Potter's life as gleaned through her letters. Taylor leaves the reader to ponder over events and think about how hardship shaped her and also how fame and wealth really did not touch her. It was fascinating to read so......more

Goodreads review by Linden on May 09, 2023

4/5 stars A great introduction to Beatrix Potter! I'm sure there's a lot more to learn about her, and I'd like to pick up a more in-depth book someday, but this felt like a good place to start. Clear, concise, not over-opinionated, with a hearty helping of snippets from Beatrix Potter's own diary and......more

Goodreads review by CharlotteReads on August 18, 2025

An outstanding, detailed biography of Beatrix Potter, known for Peter Rabbit among many others, a prolific and highly skilled, creating over 2400 illustrations, scientific illustrations, paintings, manuscripts and children’s books, a conservationist, purchasing thousands of acres of land, now preser......more

Goodreads review by Ginny on July 25, 2017

I recently watched the DVD called Miss Potter. Then I found this library book (not the Kindle Edition) and really enjoyed all of the photos of her family, places where she lived, her drawings and the farms that she bought. Beatrix Potter's books are delightful and the story of her life is very inter......more

Goodreads review by Gail on March 25, 2019

Beautiful rendition of Beatrix Potter's life and her artistic creations. including her avid interest in gardening and, of course, her famous tales. Enjoyable read. I recommend for all Potter fans.......more