Charlotte B. Herr

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Charlotte B. Herr was an author of children's books in the early 20th century, especially the Punky Dunk Series. Many of her early works were illustrated by Frances Beem and published by P. F. Volland Company. [1]

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References

  1. (G-Jim), James C. Arner Sr. "TomFolio.com - Author Signature: Charlotte Bronte Herr". www.tomfolio.com.
  2. www.bibliopolis.com. "PUNKY DUNK AND THE MOUSE by CHARLOTTE HERR". Aleph-Bet Books.
  3. "English Shepherd History". www.englishshepherds.net.