author
Louise Jamison
b. 1879
A little-known early 20th-century writer, best remembered for turning the world of insects and small outdoor creatures into a lively, imaginative adventure for young readers. Her work blends storybook charm with close attention to nature.
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The Real Fairy Folk
by Louise Jamison
About the author
Louise Jamison, born in 1879, is the credited author of The Real Fairy Folk, a children's book published in 1912 by Doubleday, Page & Company. Library of Congress records identify her as "Jamison, Louise, 1879-", which confirms her birth year, though other biographical details are not readily available.
The Real Fairy Folk has endured largely because of its unusual mix of fantasy and natural observation. Modern library and public-domain records describe it as an early 20th-century juvenile work centered on insects and other small creatures, presenting the outdoors as a place of wonder and discovery.
Because so little confirmed personal information is easily available, Jamison remains a somewhat mysterious figure. What can be said with confidence is that her surviving work reflects a gift for making nature feel vivid, playful, and inviting to younger readers.