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Mary elizabeth mapes dodge was born in new york in 1831. Nicholas magazine for more than thirty years, and it became one of the most successful magazines for children during the second half of the nineteenth century, with a circulation of almost 70,000 copies. After her husbands death seven years later, dodge began her writing career to support her sons. The books title refers to the beautiful silver skates to be awarded to the winner of the iceskating race hans brinker hopes to enter. Mary mapes dodge collection lord durham rare books.
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