25-469: Margaret Gatty ( née Scott; 3 June 1809 – 4 October 1873) was an English children's author and writer on marine biology. In some writings she argues against Charles Darwin 's Origin of Species . She became a popular writer of tales for young people, which she hoped would influence adult minds as well. Among her other books are Parables from Nature , Worlds not Realized , Proverbs Illustrated , and Aunt Judy's Tales . She edited Aunt Judy's Magazine ,
50-563: A 1,000 children "as a token of gratitude for the many books she wrote for them". There is also a stained glass window in the chancel that was installed in her memory. It includes a representation of her as well as of the Sermon on the Mount and several parables. Gatty amassed a large collection of marine material, gathered by herself and by correspondents in far corners of the British Empire as well as
75-553: A book that was more accessible than previous ones on the subject. This illustrated book, published in 1872, was the outcome of 14 years' work and described 200 species. It continued to be used into the 1950s. Gatty's other collecting and scientific interests included sundials, which led to an 1872 book on 350 of them, focusing on their artistry and literary nature rather than their astronomical aspects, although it discussed historical developments. The coverage of sundials on mainland Europe and some illustrations were major contributions from
100-510: A family publication written by various family members. Gatty became fascinated by marine biology through contact with a second cousin, Charles Henry Gatty , a Royal Society member. There may also have been influence from William Henry Harvey , whom she met while convalescing in Hastings in 1848. She corresponded with many great marine biologists of her day including George Johnston , George Busk and Robert Brown . She wrote British Sea Weeds ,
125-494: A friend, Eleanor Lloyd. The standard author abbreviation Gatty is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name . While many see her interests in literature and science as independent, she used the combination of children's literature and scientific curiosity as a way to argue against Charles Darwin 's Origin of Species . Primarily in Parables from Nature , Gatty could preach to children in
150-462: A new posting. They remained there for two years, before returning to England in 1869 and spending eight years in the army town of Aldershot . Although her husband was sent overseas again, to Malta in 1879 and Sri Lanka in 1881, Ewing's poor health precluded her from accompanying him. On her husband's return in 1883, the Ewings moved to Trull , Somerset , and then in 1885 to Bath , in the hopes that
175-480: A person upon birth. The term may be applied to the surname , the given name , or the entire name. Where births are required to be officially registered, the entire name entered onto a birth certificate or birth register may by that fact alone become the person's legal name . The assumption in the Western world is often that the name from birth (or perhaps from baptism or brit milah ) will persist to adulthood in
200-671: A way they enjoyed, in which God and nature were treated concurrently. The publication of the Parables coincided with the evolutionary theories , so that her writing influenced children's attitudes towards science. It tended to have a strong moral tone, and often used religion and God to influence their upbringing. Victorian children's literature at the time was designed to teach children lessons and morals rather than capture their attention. Gatty's increased use of illustrations and folk and fairy tales meant children enjoyed reading her more. Her fiction for children includes: She also authored, collaborated and translated academic works: Gatty
225-461: Is the masculine form. The term née , having feminine grammatical gender , can be used to denote a woman's surname at birth that has been replaced or changed. In most English-speaking cultures, it is specifically applied to a woman's maiden name after her surname has changed due to marriage. The term né can be used to denote a man's surname at birth that has subsequently been replaced or changed. The diacritic mark (the acute accent ) over
250-456: The e is considered significant to its spelling, and ultimately its meaning, but is sometimes omitted. According to Oxford University 's Dictionary of Modern English Usage , the terms are typically placed after the current surname (e.g., " Margaret Thatcher , née Roberts" or " Bill Clinton , né Blythe"). Since they are terms adopted into English (from French), they do not have to be italicized , but they often are. In Polish tradition ,
275-615: The "first outstanding child-novels" in English literature . They show notably sympathetic insight into child life, admiration for things military, and a reflection of Ewing's strong Anglican faith. They include Mrs. Overtheway's Remembrances (1869), A Flat Iron for a Farthing (1873), Six to Sixteen (1875), Jackanapes (1884), Daddy Darwin's Dovecot (1884), and The Story of a Short Life (1885). A talented artist herself, Ewing's works were frequently illustrated by such notable figures as George Cruikshank and Randolph Caldecott . She
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#1732876678432300-452: The Australian monospecific genus Gattya pinnella . [REDACTED] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Cousin, John William (1910). A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature . London: J. M. Dent & Sons – via Wikisource . Birth name#Maiden and married names A birth name is the name given to
325-451: The UK. This was donated to two places by her daughter, Horatia Katherine Francis Eden (née Gatty). Weston Park Museum received part of the collection of seaweed and sponges assembled by both Gatty and her daughter. These were donated in several parts between 1877 and 1909. It comprises 350 items including both folio albums and individual specimens. In April 1907 part of Margaret Gatty’s herbarium
350-490: The Windmill (1872–1873, 1876) almost by heart. He wrote in his autobiography, Something of Myself : "One [book] I have still, a bound copy of Aunt Judy's Magazine of the early 'seventies, in which appeared Mrs. Ewing's "Six to Sixteen". I owe more in circuitous ways to that tale than I can tell. I knew it, as I know it still, almost by heart. Here was a history of real people and real things." Her story The Brownies (1865) gave
375-583: The change of air would do her good. However, her health continued to decline. After two operations, she died in Bath on 13 May 1885. She was given a military funeral at Trull three days later. Julie's sister Horatia Katharine Frances Gatty (1846–1945) published a memorial of her life and works, which includes a publication history of her stories. A later selection includes some of Julie's letters and drawings about Canada. A biography of her by Gillian Avery appeared in 1961. Roger Lancelyn Green calls Ewing's works
400-405: The normal course of affairs—either throughout life or until marriage. Some reasons for changes of a person's name include middle names , diminutive forms, changes relating to parental status (due to one's parents' divorce or adoption by different parents), and gender transition . The French and English-adopted née is the feminine past participle of naître , which means "to be born". Né
425-574: The parish with her three sisters. Early stories of hers appeared in Charlotte Mary Yonge 's magazine The Monthly Packet . On 1 June 1867, Julie married Major Alexander Ewing (1830–1895) of the Army Pay Corps . A musician, composer and translator, he was also a keen churchgoer and shared his wife's interest in literature. Within a week of their marriage, the Ewings left England for Fredericton , New Brunswick , Canada, where he had received
450-821: The recommendation of her uncle. She lived there for the rest of her life. They had eight children. In 1848 she was introduced to collecting marine algae while in Hastings recovering from a breakdown. Her husband died in 1903. Gatty was the mother of Juliana Horatia Ewing , also a writer of children's books, of the musician and author Charles Tindal Gatty , of the judge Sir Stephen Herbert Gatty , and of Alfred Scott-Gatty who served as Garter Principal King of Arms . Her daughter Horatia Eden shared her interest in marine biology, inherited her mother's collections and added to them herself especially marine invertebrates. Gatty suffered from ill health for much of her life, possibly from undiagnosed multiple sclerosis . Her frequent illnesses brought close friendship with Dr George Johnston , who
475-489: The term z domu (literally meaning "of the house", de domo in Latin ) may be used, with rare exceptions, meaning the same as née . Juliana Horatia Ewing Juliana Horatia Ewing (née Gatty, 3 August 1841 – 13 May 1885) was an English writer of children's stories . Her writings display a sympathetic insight into children's lives, an admiration for things military, and a strong religious faith. Known as Julie, she
500-863: Was also the editor of a number of magazines which published short stories for children, such as the Nursery Magazine from 1856 onwards, the Monthly Packet , and the monthly Aunt Judy's Magazine from 1866. The Story of a Short Life inspired Grace Kimmins to start the Guild of the Brave Poor Things to help children with disabilities in London. Grace and later Ada Vachell took their motto Laetus sorte mea (Happy in my lot) from Ewing's book. Her Madam Liberality (1873) has been taken to be autobiographical. Rudyard Kipling declared he knew Ewing's novel Jan of
525-563: Was born in Burnham on Crouch , Essex , the daughter of Mary Frances (née Ryder) and the Rev. Alexander John Scott . Her father was a linguist, scholar and Royal Navy chaplain who served under Lord Nelson . Her mother died when she was young and Gatty took on a caring role in a family consisting of her father, grandfather and younger sister Horatia. She and her sister were educated at home, learning Italian and German, painting and writing poetry. Her poetry
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#1732876678432550-911: Was donated by her daughter to the Gatty Marine Laboratory in St Andrews and later incorporated into the St Andrews University Herbarium in the Department of Botany. Starting in 1947 these specimens were partly described by Helen Blackler . More recently the herbarium was moved to the St Andrews Botanic Garden . The laboratory was named after its benefactor Charles Henry Gatty (1836-1903), a distant cousin of Gatty’s husband. A total of 8,825 specimens and 500 plates exist currently at St Andrews, many in their original albums. Several species of seaweed were named after her, including
575-510: Was encouraged by Margaret Holford but after a rejection by Blackwood's Magazine she did not pursue this further. The family knew a local curate Rev. Alfred Gatty, D.D. from 1837. She married him on 8 July 1839 at St Giles in the Fields , Holborn, Camden (after overcoming her father's objections), and moved into the vicarage of the Church of St Mary , Ecclesfield near Sheffield, shortly after, on
600-517: Was noted for advocating pain-relieving medication. He advised her to use chloroform in childbirth and in 1851 Gatty became the first woman in Sheffield to do so. She died at home on 4 October 1873 and was buried in Ecclesfield churchyard. A marble tablet was installed in the north side of the nave of the Church of St Mary, Ecclesfield , in memory of her. It indicates that it was subscribed by more than
625-496: Was the second of ten children of the Rev. Alfred Gatty , Vicar of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire , and Margaret Gatty , who was herself a children's author . Their children were educated mainly by their mother, but Julie was often the driving force behind their various activities: drama, botany and so on. Later she was responsible for setting up a village library in Ecclesfield, and helped out in
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