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Frances eliza hodgson burnett 24 november 1849 29 october 1924 was an americanenglish novelist and playwright. Frances eliza hodgson was born in cheetham, england. Titles to follow were the dawn of tomorrow 1909, t. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frances hodgson burnett books online. It is well written and will touch even a stony heart. Frances hodgson burnett embarked on a writing career to lift her family out of poverty. About frances hodgson burnett frances hodgson burnett was born in manchester, england, in 1849 but moved to america in 1865 after her father died and her family fell on hard times. A little princess by frances hodgson burnett free ebook. See all books authored by frances hodgson burnett, including the secret garden, and a little princess, and more on. Frances hodgson burnett books biography and list of works. Frances hodgson burnett books list of books by frances. Being the whole story of sara crewe now told for the first time frances hodgson burnett 429 downloads. There she began writing stories to earn money and soon became a successful novelist, playwright, and childrens author.
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