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Margaret Vandegrift

Margaret Thomson Janvier, writing under the pseudonym Margaret Vandegrift, was a nineteenth-century American poet and children's book author.

Lived
1845–1913
Nationality
American
Language
English

Margaret Thomson Janvier was an American literary figure of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, best known for her contributions to children's poetry and stories. Throughout her career, she published her writings under the pen name Margaret Vandegrift, a pseudonym that became associated with her work for young readers.\n\nBorn in the 1840s, Janvier was active during a period of significant growth in American children's literature. Her publications spanned poetry and juvenile fiction, reflecting the literary trends of her era. She continued her writing endeavors until her death in 1913.