Beatrice Batty facts for kids

Beatrice Batty was an English writer who lived from 1833 to 1933. She wrote many books, including ten novels. She was also known for her travels and for collecting interesting items.

Early Life and Education

Beatrice Batty was born in London, England. She was the oldest daughter of Henry Stebbing, who was a writer and editor. Her family was very talented! Her brothers and sisters also became well-known. Her brother William Stebbing became a journalist, and her sister Grace Stebbing was also a novelist.

When she was young, Beatrice went to a special boarding school in Neuwied, Germany. This school was run by the Moravian Church. Her time there was so interesting that she wrote her first book about it. It was called An English Girl's Account of a Moravian Settlement and came out in 1858.

Travels and Missionary Work

In 1860, Beatrice married Robert Braithwaite Batty. Soon after, they traveled to India to do missionary work. This means they worked to help people and share their religious beliefs. Sadly, Robert died in India from a sickness called dysentery. After his death, Beatrice returned to England.

Writing and Collections

Beatrice Batty was a very busy writer. She wrote at least ten novels. She was also the main editor for a magazine called Coral.

Beatrice kept in touch with many people. She had a long friendship with John Horden, who was a bishop in Moosonee, Canada. A bishop is a high-ranking church leader. In 1893, Beatrice published a book using parts of his letters and papers. It was called Forty-Two Years Amongst the Indians and Eskimo. This book shared stories from Bishop Horden's life and work.

From 1892, Beatrice lived in Oxford, England. She loved to join different groups and societies. She was even a member of the Oxford University Anthropology Society. Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures.

Beatrice was also a collector. She gave many items from her travels to museums. Some of her collection went to the Pitt Rivers Museum and the Reading Museum. Her personal papers were given to the Bodleian Library.

Beatrice Batty passed away on April 30, 1933, while living in Reading.