Mary Pfaff
Mary Pfaff, acclaimed as "the Beatrix Potter of Hawaii," was born about 1875 in Minnesota. She moved to Hawaii to work at the Hawaiian Gazette, married local businessman William Apana, and wrote the Alice Mongoose stories to entertain their young daughter Mildred. William had Mary's delightful sketches and stories printed as hardcover books, and they gained instant popularity.
Mary Pfaff, acclaimed as "the Beatrix Potter of Hawaii," was born about 1875 in Minnesota. She moved to Hawaii to work at the Hawaiian Gazette, married local businessman William Apana, and wrote the Alice Mongoose stories to entertain their young daughter Mildred. William had Mary's delightful sketches and stories printed as hardcover books, and they gained instant popularity. See less
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