Marion Ames Taggart facts for kids
Marion Ames Taggart (1866-1945) was an American writer. She wrote many stories, poems, and books about the Catholic faith. Most of her writing was for children. Her stories appeared in various magazines and publications.
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About Marion Ames Taggart
Marion Ames Taggart was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Her family had a long history in America. Her mother's family came from England. Her father's family, the Taggarts, came from Scotland to New Hampshire many years before.
Early Life and Education
Marion could not go to a regular school because she was often sick. Instead, her mother taught her at home. She learned many subjects, including languages and music.
Religious Journey and Writing Beginnings
When Marion was about 10 years old, she became very interested in different religions. She wanted to find out which one was true. As a teenager, she started learning about Catholic teachings. She was later baptized in Boston. Her father was Catholic, and her mother also became Catholic.
Marion began writing poems and stories when she was just 13. A few of her early works appeared in newspapers. However, she started publishing regularly before she turned 20. Her first regular contributions were for a magazine called The Young Catholic. She wrote for many different magazines and books, both religious and non-religious. Most of her stories were written especially for young readers. She lived with her mother in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Books by Marion Ames Taggart
Marion Ames Taggart wrote many popular books for children. Her stories often featured young characters and exciting adventures. Here are some of her well-known works:
- The Blissylvania Post-Office (1897)
- Winnetou, The Apache Knight (1898)
- The Wyndham Girls (1902)
- The Little Grey House (1904)
- Six Girls and Bob: A Story of Patty-Pans and Green Fields (1906)
- The Daughters of the Little Grey House (1907)
- Six Girls and the Tea Room (1907)
- A Pilgrim Maid: A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 (1920)
