Ruth Langland Holberg
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Ruth Langland Holberg was an American
author of children's books.
to Charles and Ida Langland. In 1912 she married Richard Holberg, an artist and illustrator. They moved to Rockport, Massachusetts
, where Ruth wrote children's books and Richard illustrated them. Richard died in 1942. Ruth continued to write until her death in 1984.
In addition to children's books, Ruth wrote two cookbooks and several poems.
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author of children's books.
Biography
She was born in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
to Charles and Ida Langland. In 1912 she married Richard Holberg, an artist and illustrator. They moved to Rockport, Massachusetts
Rockport, Massachusetts
Rockport is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,952 at the 2010 census. Rockport is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Boston at the tip of the Cape Ann peninsula...
, where Ruth wrote children's books and Richard illustrated them. Richard died in 1942. Ruth continued to write until her death in 1984.
In addition to children's books, Ruth wrote two cookbooks and several poems.
Writings
Her books include:- What Happened to Virgilia by Ruth Holberg (Hardcover - 1963)
- Rowena Carey by Ruth Holberg (Hardcover - 1949)
- The Smugglers of Sandy Bay by Ruth Holberg and Illustrator Kurt Werth (Hardcover - 1957)
- Three birthday wishes; by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1953)
- Mitty and Mr. Syrup, by Ruth Langland Holberg and Richard A. Holberg (Hardcover - 1935)
- Abigail Adams, (Real people series) by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1950)
- Tabitha's Hill by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1956)
- Gilbert Stuart; by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1948)
- Captain John Smith: The lad from Lincolnshire by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1946)
- The Bells Of Amsterdam by Ruth Holberg and Richard Holberg (Hardcover - 1940)
- Oh Susannah by Ruth And Richard Holberg (Hardcover - 1939)
- The buffet cookbook by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1955)
- At the Sign of the Golden Anchor; by Ruth Langland Holberg (Unknown Binding - 1947)