Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Hale was an influential American author and editor, instrumental in advocating for the observance of Thanksgiving and the completion of the Bunker Hill Monument. She is widely recognized as the author of the beloved nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Hale's literary impact stems from her active role in shaping American culture through her writing and editorial endeavors, leaving a lasting legacy. Her ability to influence public sentiment and champion national traditions distinguishes her as a significant figure in American letters and history.
Woman's record; or, Sketches of all distinguished women, from "the beginning" till A.D. 1850. Arranged in four eras. With selections from female writers of every age
Sarah Josepha HaleMrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million; Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts
Sarah Josepha Hale