Susan Bogert Warner
Susan Bogert Warner (July 11, 1819 – March 17, 1885) was a popular 19th-century American writer. She wrote 30 books under the name "Elizabeth Wetherell".
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| Born | July 11, 1819 New York City |
| Died | March 17, 1885 (aged 65) Highland Falls, New York |
| Resting place | West Point Cemetery |
| Pen name | Elizabeth Wetherell |
| Notable works | The Wide, Wide World The Hills of the Shatemuc |
She was born in New York City to upscale parents. She was privately educated. Her first book was the sentimental and moralistic The Wide, Wide World (1851). It is believed to be the first book by an American writer to sell one million copies.[1]
Her novel The Hills of the Shatemuc (1856) sold 10,000 copies on the day of its publication. She wrote some children's books and Bible-themed books. She sometimes co-wrote with her sister, Anna, who wrote the popular children's hymn, "Jesus Loves Me This I Know".
Susan Warner died in Highland Falls, New York. She was buried in the West Point Cemetery.
References
- ↑ "Susan Bogert Warner". Archived from the original on 2015-05-24. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
