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Palmer Cox
Palmer Cox was a Canadian author and illustrator best known for creating "The Brownies", a series of whimsical, fairy-like characters that gained widespread popularity in the late 19th century. His most famous work, "The Brownies: Their Book" (1887), introduced these mischievous, helpful creatures through playful rhymes and illustrations, making him a pioneer in children's literature. Cox's "Brownies" were featured in numerous books, comics, and merchandise, influencing early comic strips and commercial branding. His lighthearted storytelling and charming illustrations captured the imagination of both children and adults during the Victorian era.
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THE BROWNIES AT SCHOOL. S Brownies rambled 'round one night,A country schoolhouse came in sight;And there they paused awhile to speakAbout the place, where through the weekThe scholars came, with smile or whine,Each morning at the stroke of nine."This is," said one, "the place, indeed,Where children come to write and read.'T is here, through rules and rods to suit,The young idea...
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