Pippin; A Wandering Flame

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards (1850-1943) was a prolific American author and poet, known particularly for her biographies and works for children. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Laura was the daughter of Julia Ward Howe, an abolitionist and poet, and Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, an educator for the blind. She inherited a strong literary lineage and social conscience, which were reflected in her writing...