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Author of "America the Beautiful"
BATES, Katherine Lee (1859-1929). American songwriter and author. She is best remembered for her trip to the top of Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs where she got the vision to write the words to the anthem “America the Beautiful.” She popularized Mrs. Santa Claus through her poem “Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride.” She was a lesbian who lived with her partner for 25 years. When her partner died Bates wrote “Yellow Clover: A Book of Remembrance” that celebrated their love. Her book: “Little Robin Stay-Behind.” The Womans Press,New York 1923. First Edition, two hundred twenty-nine pages. On the front free endpaper, Bates has written: “Margaret Sherwood with the affectionate apologies of Katherine Lee Bates Christmas 1923.” Book in very good to near fine condition with a very nice and scarce dust jacket. Light tan discoloration from the flap of the dustjacket on the front free endpaper............................$285.00
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