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Mrs. (Mary) Hughs
Known for early 19th-century tales written to entertain while gently teaching, this British writer published for young readers under both Hughes and Hughs. Her stories became part of a long tradition of moral and Christian children's literature.
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The proud girl humbled, or the two school-mates : For little boys and girls
by Mrs. (Mary) Hughs
About the author
Mary Hughes, sometimes spelled Hughs, was a British writer of children's and Christian literature. Sources identify her as Mary Robson by birth, born in Newcastle, England, and note that she began publishing children's books in 1811.
She is especially associated with short moral tales and improving stories for young readers, including books published under the familiar banner of "Aunt Mary". Her work appeared during the early 1800s, when children's books often aimed to mix entertainment with lessons about behavior, character, and faith.
Exact biographical details are limited in the sources I found, but her bibliography shows a steady body of writing across the first half of the 19th century. If you see this author listed as Mrs. Mary Hughs, that spelling refers to the same writer better known today as Mary Hughes.