A collectible edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's classic, with enchanting illustrations by Charles Robinson. The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a child who is spoiled, unliked, and tragically orphaned. She is sent to live with her uncle, who resides in a magnificent manor in the Yorkshire countryside. Mary discovers a garden tucked away in the manor's grounds, and as the dilapidated garden transforms, so does the young girl. This book, which powerfully shows the healing power of nature, has resonated with generations of readers. Now fans of all ages can rediscover The Secret Garden in this beautiful clothbound edition featuring the exquisite color illustrations by Charles Robinson that appeared in the original British edition of 1911. A new introduction explores how Robinson and other artists have approached the challenge of illustrating Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless tale. AUTHOR: Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was an Anglo-American playwright and author. She is best known for her children's stories, in particular The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Charles Robinson (1870-1937) was a prolific illustrator of children's books, among them A Child's Garden of Verses, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Grimm's Fairy Tales. SELLING POINTS: . The latest addition to the popular Abbeville Illustrated Classics line, published in the same format as our Little Women (9780789214478) . Features Charles Robinson's atmospheric color illustrations from the British first edition of The Secret Garden . Frances Hodgson Burnett's text is beautifully typeset, and the volume is handsomely bound in cloth, with gold stamping and a tip-on . The most exquisite and giftable edition of this beloved classic . An abundantly illustrated introduction by Alice A. Carter explores the work of Charles Robinson and other artists who have illustrated The Secret Garden