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Children's Writer and Artist Beatrix Potter Laid Groundwork For Conservation, International Property Merchandising and More ...

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NEW YORK -- An inspiration to generations of writers, Beatrix Potter combined her love of animals and art into a series of classic children's books, the most famous of which is the "Tale of Peter Rabbit." During her life, she would write 23 little tales, educating young readers about science and nature while also pioneering licensing and merchandising opportunities for her characters-decades before the practice became commonplace. She was also a vocal advocate of conservationism. Her life's work would create a legacy that would touch the lives of millions of people around the ...

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