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Alicia Catherine Mant
Born 15 July 1788
Southampton
Died 26 February 1869
Ballymoney
Occupation Writer
Nationality British
Genre Children's novels

Alicia Catherine Mant (born July 15, 1788 – died February 26, 1869) was a British writer from the 1800s. She wrote many popular stories for children. Her books often taught important lessons about good behavior.

Who Was Alicia Catherine Mant?

Her Early Life

Alicia Catherine Mant was born on July 15, 1788. Her birthplace was Southampton, England. Her father, Richard Mant, was a school headmaster. He also worked as a church rector. Alicia was the youngest of nine children. One of her brothers, Richard Mant, became a bishop later on.

Her Writing Career

Alicia Catherine Mant wrote many books. She also created at least one game. Her stories were very popular in her time. They often taught children about good morals and values.

In 1835, she married Reverend James Russell Phillott. He was fourteen years younger than her.

Later Life and Legacy

Alicia Catherine Mant passed away on February 26, 1869. She died in Ballymoney, County Antrim. She and her husband are buried there. Even today, her stories are still found in collections of children's tales.

Some of Her Books

Here are some of the books Alicia Catherine Mant wrote:

  • Ellen; or, The Young Godmother (1812)
  • Caroline Lismore; or, The Errors of Fashion (1815)
  • The Canary Bird (1817)
  • Montague Newburgh; or, The Mother and Son (1817)
  • Margaret Melville, and The Soldier's Daughter; or, Juvenile Memoirs (1818)
  • The Cottage in the Chalk Pit (1822)
  • The Young Naturalist (1824)
  • Christmas, a Happy Time (1932)
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