Author: HODGKIN, MARY . [ WITH SIGNED LETTER FROM THE AUTHOR ]
Title: A Diary for the Thankful Hearted .
Description: London: Methuen & Co, Ltd, 36 Essex Street, 1922 . 0. First edition with handwritten letter from the Author dated 22 Sep 1925. pp.262 . Clear English text throughout on lightly toned paper. Unfortunately the cover of the book is in poor condition, with haevy wear to corners. The boards are still attached , but the spine is peeling back. G. ** Mary Hodgkin (1882-1956) was born in a very affluent Quaker family of Darlington in County Durham, North East England. She was the daughter of Jonathan Backhouse Hodgkin (1843-1926), banker and mayor of Darlington, and of Mary Anna Pease, both from Quaker families. The Hodgkins lived in the majestic Victorian manor of Elm Ridge in Darlington. Mary Hodgkin was the secretary of Darlington Town Mission for many years. She raised the needed money to build the Chapel at the Darlington Memorial Hospital for the use of the patients." - See Wikipedia.

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