Robertson, Margaret Murray (1823–1897)
Robertson, Margaret Murray (1823–1897)
Canadian children's writer. Born Aug 22, 1823, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died Feb 14, 1897; dau. of James Robertson (minister) and Elizabeth Murray; aunt of Charles William Gordon (novelist who wrote under name Ralph Connor).
Came to Quebec with family via US; wrote sentimental novels, including Christie Redfern's Troubles (1866) and Shenac's Work at Home: The Story of Canadian Life (1868).
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