American writer and editor Lucretia Peabody Hale died #OTD in 1900.
Lucretia's most famous work is the series of humorous stories about the Peterkin family, which were originally published in magazines and later collected into books. As part of the broader movement for women's rights in the 19th century, Hale's writings and public activities contributed to the dialogue on women's education and social roles.
Books by Lucretia Peabody Hale at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1092