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Pennies for the Poor (Christmas History 17)
Mary Howitt (1799-1888) is best remembered nowadays for her poem The Spider and the Fly, with that memorable first line, “Will you walk into my parlour? said the Spider to the Fly.” She also wrote many books, some co-authored with … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Christmas, Christmas History, History
Tagged Charity, Childhood, Mary Howitt, Poverty
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