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Barbara Yechton

1864–1939

A writer of late 19th- and early 20th-century fiction for young readers, she published many stories and novels under the name Barbara Yechton. Her books often center on family life, moral choices, and adventure, making her a familiar name in older children's literature catalogs.

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We ten : $b or, The story of the Roses

We ten : $b or, The story of the Roses

by Barbara Yechton

About the author

Barbara Yechton was the pen name used by Lyda Farrington Krause, a prolific American author whose works appeared in the 1890s and early 1900s. Library and public-domain book records connect the name Barbara Yechton with dozens of titles, including We Ten; or, The Story of the Roses, A Matter of Honor, and Other Stories, Fortune's Boats, and Some Adventures of Jack & Jill.

Her books were written mainly for younger readers and often blend domestic storytelling with gentle lessons about character, loyalty, and growing up. Many of her titles remained available through library collections and public-domain archives, which suggests she had a steady readership in her time.

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