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Margaret Coulson Walker
A writer and compiler of children's nature books from the early 1900s, remembered for charming works that introduced young readers to birds, flowers, and the outdoors. Her best-known title, Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends, mixes playfulness with a close eye for the natural world.
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Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends: A Book of Nature Dolls and Others
by Margaret Coulson Walker
About the author
Margaret Coulson Walker was an American author active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Records available through Project Gutenberg, HathiTrust, and library catalogs show her as the author of Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends: A Book of Nature Dolls and Others, first published in 1906, as well as other nature-centered books for children.
Her work suggests a special interest in helping young readers notice the living world around them. Titles associated with her include books about birds and nature study, and Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends stands out for its imaginative blend of flowers, dolls, and storytelling.
A memorial record identifies her as living from 1862 to 1939, and a preserved letter in Calisphere links her to Iowa literary circles through the Iowa Press and Authors' Club. While detailed biographical information appears limited online, the surviving record of her books shows a writer who brought gentle curiosity and a love of nature to children's reading.