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  • The Fairchild Family

    The Fairchild Family - Hardcover

    The Fairchild Family - Hardcover

    By Mary Martha Sherwood, Mary E. Palgrave, and Florence M. Rudland
  • The Little Woodman and His Dog Caesar

    The Little Woodman and His Dog Caesar - Paperback

    The Little Woodman and His Dog Caesar - Paperback

    By Mary Martha Sherwood
  • The Hedge Of Thorns (1821)

    The Hedge Of Thorns (1821) - Paperback

    The Hedge Of Thorns (1821) - Paperback

    By Mary Martha Sherwood

About Mary Martha Sherwood Books

MARY MARTHA BUTT (1775-1851) was born in Worcester, England. Her father was a chaplain to King George III. She was well educated at home and attended the Abby School in Reading. In 1803, she married Captain Henry Sherwood. His regiment was ordered to India in 1805 and they remained 11 years. She established schools for the regiment children and took care of orphans. She wrote hundreds of books, stories, and tracts.