Elizabeth Lincoln Gould
American author
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Elizabeth Lincoln Gould (died December 11, 1914) was an American author of children's books and a playwright.[1] She wrote a pair of plays based on the novels Little Women and Little Men by Louisa May Alcott.[2][3]
Gould grew up in Boston. Her father was a publisher and bookseller.[4] Numerous editions of her books were published.[3]
She wrote children's books.[5] She also composed song lyrics.[6]
The New York Historical Society Museum & Gallery has a miniature watercolor on ivory painting of Gould by Laura Coombs Hills.[7]
Her book Cap'n Gid is about a retired ship's captain who decides to shift from his rural retreat to city life for some new experiences.[8]
Bibliography
- Little Polly Prentiss Series (1903)
- Little Polly Prentiss
- Polly Prentiss Goes to School
- Polly Prentiss Goes A-Visiting
- Polly Prentiss Keeps a Promise
- A Rose of Holly Court (1903)[9]
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- Songs for Tom, Dick, Bob, & Peggy (1905)
- Tales of the Admiral's Granddaughter Series[10]
- The Admiral's Granddaughter (1907), illustrated by Wuanita Smith[3]
- The Admiral's Little Housekeeper (1910), illustrated by Wuanita Smith, about the Beaumont family Christmas
- The Admiral's Little Secretary (1911), illustrated by Wuanita Smith
- The Admiral's Little Companion (1912)[11]
- Felicia Series
- Felicia
- Felicia's Friends[12]
- Felicia Visits
- Felicia's Folks
- Grandma (1911)[3]
- Cap'n Gid (1916)[8]
- Out of Doors
- Happy days on the farm
- Farm Holidays[13]
- Little Women (play) illustrated by Reginald B. Birch based on Louise Alcott novel
- Litte Men (play) based on Alcott novel
