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Mrs. Power O'Donoghue
b. 1858
An Irish writer and accomplished horsewoman, she became well known in the late 19th century for books about riding as well as novels, poetry, and journalism. Her work often reflects both a lively literary career and a deep interest in animals and social issues.
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Riding for Ladies: With Hints on the Stable
by Mrs. Power O'Donoghue
About the author
Born in Dublin in 1843 as Ann Stewart Lyster Lambert, she later became known to readers as Mrs. Power O'Donoghue, or Nannie Lambert Power O'Donoghue. She built a varied career as a novelist, poet, journalist, and equestrian writer, and was especially associated with books on horseback riding for women, including Ladies on Horseback and Riding for Ladies.
Beyond her riding books, she wrote fiction, poetry, and a large amount of journalism. Sources describe her as a prominent Irish writer who also took a strong interest in animal welfare and social questions, giving her work a practical and public-minded side alongside its literary appeal.
One note of caution: some library records list her as born in 1858, but more authoritative biographical sources identify her birth year as 1843 and record her death in 1940. That makes the 1843 date the safer one to use for an author overview.