author

Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham

1835–1929

Known for a bright, nature-loving style, this American writer created children’s verse that pairs simple charm with vivid illustrations. Her best-known work, Under Blue Skies, reflects a warm delight in birds, flowers, and the everyday wonders of the outdoors.

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Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures

Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures

by Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham

About the author

Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham was an American author born on March 5, 1835, and she died on October 18, 1929. Public-domain library records and book listings connect her most clearly with Under Blue Skies, a late 19th-century collection presented as verses and pictures.

That book is remembered as a children’s work filled with poems about nature, animals, and outdoor life. The surviving editions and catalog records suggest that her writing had a gentle, visual quality, and that illustration was an important part of how she shared her work.

Reliable biographical information about her life appears to be limited online, so many personal details remain unclear. What does stand out is the lasting appeal of her children’s poetry, which has remained available through public-domain and library collections long after its original publication.