In Chaucer's Youth

Hmm, this is confusing. I thought this author was Elizabeth Pennell, wife of Joseph Pennell, the artist—both of the late 19th, early 20th centuries. But her full name is Elizabeth Robins Pennell, and these initials certainly look like E. A. P.

I still thought perhaps the illustration was by Joseph Pennell, but no, it was by B.J. Rosenmeyer.

Yet, both Joseph and Elizabeth wrote and illustrated a book about the Canterbury Tales by Chaucer . . . so, is this author related to them?

Hmm.

B.J. Rosenmeyer — In Chaucer's Youth

St Nicholas magazine — May, 1903

B.J. Rosenmeyer — In Chaucer's Youth

St Nicholas magazine — May, 1903

Happy Thanksgiving to All

St. Nicholas Magazine was a magical periodical for children, showcasing professional illustrators, such as Howard Pyle, as well as contributions from child and teen illustrators.

Thankgiving motifs from November, 1903: