Margaret Gatty
Margaret Gatty | |
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Gatty in the 1860s | |
| Born | Margaret Scott 3 June 1809 Burnham on Crouch, England |
| Died | 4 October 1873 (aged 64) Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | Margaret Scott |
| Known for | children's books; marine biology |
| Spouse | Rev Alfred Gatty |
| Children | Horatia Katherine Francis Gatty, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Charles Tindal Gatty, Alfred Scott-Gatty |
| Parent(s) | Rev. Alexander John and Mary Frances (née Ryder) Scott |
Margaret Gatty (née Scott; 3 June 1809 – 4 October 1873) was an English children's author and writer on marine biology. In some writings she argues against Charles Darwin's Origin of Species. She became a popular writer of tales for young people, which she hoped would influence adult minds as well. Among her other books are Parables from Nature, Worlds not Realized, Proverbs Illustrated, and Aunt Judy's Tales. She edited Aunt Judy's Magazine, a family publication written by various family members.