Elizabeth Hely Walshe facts for kids

Elizabeth Hely Walshe (1835-1869) was a talented writer from Ireland. She wrote many stories, especially for children, and also wrote about history. Her books often shared important lessons and explored themes from her own life and the world around her.

Her Life and Work

Elizabeth Hely Walshe was born in 1835 in Limerick, a city in Ireland. She grew up in a religious family; her father was a clergyman. She also had at least one sister.

Early Years and Talents

Elizabeth was a very creative person. She was good at both art and music. For some years, she lived in Canada, but she returned to Ireland by 1865.

Helping Others Through Education

Elizabeth cared deeply about helping people. She worked as a Sunday-school teacher, sharing stories and lessons with children. She also strongly believed that everyone, especially those who were poor, should have the chance to get an education.

Writing for Magazines and Children

Elizabeth was a regular writer for popular magazines like Leisure Hour Magazine and Sunday at Home. She also worked with another writer named George Etell Sargent to create stories specifically for children.

Impact of the Irish Famine

Like many writers of her time, Elizabeth was deeply affected by the Irish Famine. This was a very difficult period in Ireland's history where many people suffered from hunger and poverty. The challenges and experiences of this time often influenced the themes and messages in her stories.

Later Life and Passing

In 1869, Elizabeth Hely Walshe was on the Isle of Wight, an island off the coast of England, when she sadly passed away. She died from consumption, which is an old name for tuberculosis, a serious lung disease.

Her Published Works

Elizabeth Hely Walshe wrote several books during her lifetime. Here are some of her notable works:

• Cedar Creek (1863)
• Story of the faith in Hungary
• From dawn to dark in Italy (1865)
• Golden Hills (1865)
• The Manuscript Man (1869)
• The Foster-Brothers of Doon: A Tale of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 (1890)
• Within sea walls, or, How the Dutch kept the faith
• Kingston's revenge: a story of bravery and single-hearted endeavour