Favell Lee Mortimer, born Favell Lee Bevan in 1802, was an English author renowned for her didactic children's literature. Her works were emblematic of the Victorian era, embodying the period's moralistic tone and educational imperatives. Mortimer attains a unique position in the literary world with her fervent evangelical spirit woven into her books. 'The Blind Beggar of Jericho' serves as an exe...