Elizabeth Lincoln Gould

American writer
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IntroAmerican writer
PlacesUnited States of America
isWriter
Work fieldLiterature
Gender
Female
Death11 December 1914
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Biography

Watercolor on ivory miniature painting of Elizabeth Lincoln Gould ca. 1900 by Laura Coombs Hills

Elizabeth Lincoln Gould (died December 11, 1914) was an author of childrens books and a playwright. She wrote a pair of plays based on the novels Little Women and Little Men by Louisa May Alcott.

Gould grew up in Boston. Her father was a publisher and bookseller. Numerous editions of her books were published.

She wrote children's books. She also composed song lyrics.

The New York Historical Society Museum & Gallery has a miniature watercolor on ivory painting of Gould by Laura Coombs Hills.

Her book Cap'n Gid is about a retired ship's captain who decides to shift from his rural retreat to city life for some new experiences.

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