The author: Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 – 29 October 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright.

Kirk) and the British edition by Heinemann with illustrations by Charles Heath Robinson. The American edition was published in 1911 by Stokes with illustrations by Maria Louise Kirk (signed as M. Several stage and film adaptations have been made. Set in England, it is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is considered a classic of English children's literature. The book : Rare and attractive second edition of The Secret Garden - The children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published as a book in 1911, after a version was published as an American magazine serial beginning in 1910. (Complete with the color frontispiece and 3 full page plates). Illustrations : Beautifully illustrated by Maria Louise Kirk. Second edition.īinding : Very good and attractive original green cloth covered boards with the large pictorial pastedown on front cover (overall slightly worn and scuffed) under a protective removable mylar cover.Ĭontent : Very good content (rare foxing and staining, gift note of a previous owner on first endpaper, one lower corner of a page chip without affecting the text - as shown). Published more than a hundred years ago, 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is a prominent children’s classic and regarded by many as one of the best works of the twentieth century in children’s literature. This Chiltern Classic edition is unlike anything you’ve seen before! It features an exquisite cover with tactile layers, fine details, and beautiful colors making this title feel extra special.Publisher : New York, Frederick Stokes, 1911. Published more than a hundred years ago, 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is a prominent children’s classic and regarded by many as one of the best works of the twentieth century in children’s literature. This Chiltern Classic edition is unlike anything you’ve seen before! It features an exquisite cover with tactile layers, fine details, and beautiful colors making this title feel extra special. As Mary becomes curious to explore this secret garden, will she be able to find the key? Craven and her private walled garden, which has been locked for years.

It is there that a warm-hearted chambermaid, introduces Mary to the late Mrs. When Mary Lennox, the unloved, contrary and spoiled ten-year-old, is found alone in the deserted house after her parents’ death, she is sent to live with an uncle whom she has never known.

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