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Author: Anne Jane Cupples

Author: Anne Jane Cupples (1839–1898)

Alternate Name(s): Douglas (maiden name); Mrs. George Cupples (familiar name)

Biography: Anna Jane Cupples was born in February 1839 in Edinburgh, the daughter of civil servant Archibald Douglas of the Edinburgh post office. In 1858, she married journalist and novelist George Cupples. Following her husband's lead, she became a prolific author of fiction and journalism. After the death of her husband, Cupples emigrated to New Zealand. She died on 14 November 1898 in Mosgiel.

Author Tags:

• Scottish Authors
• Spouses of Novelists

References: Boase; British Census (1861)

Fiction Titles:

1. The Little Captain: A Tale of the Sea.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Johnstone, Hunter, and Co., 1865.
2. Bill Marlin's Tales of the Sea.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Johnstone, Hunter, and Co., 1867.
3. Found Afloat, and Other Tales.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Johnstone, Hunter, and Co., 1867.
4. Unexpected Pleasures: or, Left Alone in the Holidays.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, 1868.
5. Norrie Seton: or, Driven to Sea.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, 1869.
6. The Woodfords: An Emigrant Story. And Other Tales.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Johnstone, Hunter, and Co., 1869.
7. Grandpapa's Presents: or, Take Heed Will Surely Speed.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1871.
8. The Story of Our Doll.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1871.
9. Tappy's Chicks: and Other Links Between Nature and Human Nature.  1 vol.  London: Alexander Strahan, 1872.
10. The Children's Voyage: or, A Trip in the Water Fairy.  1 vol.  London: Marcus Ward, 1873.
11. Katty Lester: A Book for Girls.  1 vol.  London: Marcus Ward, 1873.
12. Walks and Talks with Grandpapa.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1874.
13. Young Bright-Eye: or, Charlie Harvey's First Voyage.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis, 1875.
14. Terrapin Island: or, Adventures with the Gleam.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis, 1876.
15. Mamma's Stories about Domestic Pets.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1876.
16. Talks with Uncle Richard about Wild Animals.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1876.
17. Hard to Win: or, A Yoke Broken.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co., 1878.
18. The Cockatoo's Story.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1881.
19. The Old "Dolphin".  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis, 1885.
20. Aboard the Mersey: or, Our Youngest Passenger.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1886.
21. Alf Jetsam: or, Found Afloat.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1886.
22. Hazelwood Farm: A Country Story.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis, 1886.
23. Little Miss Matty: A Tale of the Sea.  1 vol.  London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1886.
24. The Redfords: An Emigrant Story.  1 vol.  London: Blackie, 1886.
25. Our Sailmaker's Yarn.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, 1889.