That she invested her royalties in property so that the land could be preserved in its pastoral state--she left over 4,000 acres in her will and donated more in her lifetime--seems peak Potter. #booksky #writers #illustrators #botd
Beck JonesIt's easy to overlook the genius of Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866-Dec. 22, 1943) now that Peter Rabbit & Co. have become cultural wallpaper. (She created the 1st character merchandise.) She willed her property to the National Trust, and it became the Lake District. #booksky #writers #illustrators