Jane Goodwin Austin - Author

Was at an auction last week and purchased some books, one of them was The Moonfolk by Jane G. Austin. Upon doing some research on Jane G. Austin, I learned that she was a forgotten writer, which is really sad. Jane was the author of 24 books that ranged from children's books to historical romances. The books were popular in her era Standish of Standish went through at least 28 editions and was made into a play in 1919. Jane was friends of nineteenth century literary persona such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Louisa May Alcott and related to celebrated historians and politicians. Since Jane put extensive research into each of her books, whether it dealt with Pilgrim Plymouth or her contemporary Beacon Hill, Boston. Jane Austin's writings and her associations with some of the best known literary figures of her time provide valuable insights into 19th century America. Check out The Moonfolk at www.pecantreebooks.com. and I will keep an eye out for the adult books that she wrote.