One of the most famous of English novelists,
born at Landport, near Portsmouth, England, in 1812. His greatest
novel is "David Copperfield," but some of his most pleasing work
is found in the "Pickwick Papers." Among his other writings are
"The Old Curiosity Shop," "Dombey and Son," "Martin Chuzzlewit,"
and "Nicholas Nickleby." His "Christmas Carol" and other
Christmas stories are delightful reading. He died at Gadshill in
1870.
Dodge, Mary Napes. An American author, born at New York in 1838.
She has been the editor of St. Nicholas since its beginning in
1875, and has written several charming stories for children.
Drummond, Henry. A Scottish clergyman, author, and naturalist.
His most popular work is "Tropical Africa"; but he also wrote
many sermons, essays, and religious books. He died in 1897.
Elizabeth, Charlotte. An English writer, Charlotte Elizabeth
Browne Tonna, born at Norwich in 1790. She wrote some novels, and
several tracts on religious subjects, and was editor of the
Christian Lady's Magazine, but her works are now seldom read.
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