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""Kate Douglas Wiggin as Her Sister Knew Her"" is an intimate and affectionate biographical portrait of one of America's most celebrated authors. Written by Nora Archibald Smith, Wiggin's sister and longtime collaborator, the work provides a unique perspective on the life, character, and creative spirit of the woman who penned the classic ""Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm."" The narrative explores the sisters' shared childhood, their early educational endeavors, and their pioneering work in the kindergarten movement. Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt recollections, Smith captures the wit, warmth, and resilience that defined Wiggin's public and private persona. This volume offers readers a deeper understanding of the personal inspirations behind Wiggin's literary success and her lifelong commitment to the education and welfare of children. As a historical record of a significant literary figure and the profound bond between two remarkable sisters, this work serves as an essential companion for fans of Wiggin's fiction and scholars of early twentieth-century American literature. It stands as a vivid testament to the life of a gifted writer whose stories continue to resonate with readers around the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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