Reginald Bathurst Birch

Reginald Bathurst Birch
Reginald Bathurst Birch (1856–1943) was a British-American illustrator and writer best known for his work on Frances Hodgson Burnett's "Little Lord Fauntleroy." His illustrations helped define the iconic look of the character and played a significant role in the book's success. Birch was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing artwork to major magazines like "Harper's Weekly" and illustrating books by various authors. His detailed, elegant style and ability to capture the period's fashion made him one of the era's most sought-after illustrators.

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THE JUNGLE "Children are like jam: all very well in the proper place, but you can't stand them all over the shop—eh, what?" These were the dreadful words of our Indian uncle. They made us feel very young and angry; and yet we could not be comforted by calling him names to ourselves, as you do when nasty grown-ups say nasty things, because he is not nasty, but quite the exact opposite... more...

CHAPTER I DOROTHY AND THE ADMIRAL The Blue Admiral Inn stood on the edge of the shore, with its red brick walls, and its gabled roof, and the old willow-trees that overhung it, all reflected in the quiet water as if the harbor had been a great mirror lying upon its back in the sun. This made it a most attractive place to look at. Then there were crisp little dimity curtains hanging in the windows of... more...