Elizabeth Colborne

Elizabeth Colborne
Elizabeth Colborne (1885–1948) was an American artist and illustrator known for her woodcuts and illustrations, particularly those depicting the landscapes and forests of the Pacific Northwest. She studied at the Pratt Institute in New York and became a prominent illustrator for children's books, magazines, and newspapers. Her works include contributions to "Up a Crooked Trail" by William MacLeod Raine and "Davy Crockett" by Constance Rourke. Colborne's distinctive style, influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, combined intricate detail with a deep reverence for nature.

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CHAPTER I. During the noon intermission of a sunny April day a small group of boys assembled near the steps of Oakdale Academy to talk baseball; for the opening of the season was at hand, and the germ of the game had already begun to make itself felt in their blood. Roger Eliot, the grave, reliable, steady-headed captain of the nine, who had scored such a pronounced success as captain of the eleven the... more...

CHAPTER I A LUMBER CAMP IN PROSPECT"DADDUM, are we 'most there?" asked Dorothy Starr, impatiently, as the uncomfortable local train creaked over its uneven tracks through dense forests in Western Ontario."Almost, Dot—have a little more patience and soon you will be able to exercise those active little legs," returned Mr. Starr, as he consulted his watch. "Guess we'll all... more...