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Description
Rebecca Hey (née Roberts) was an English poet, artist and writer. Her first book 'The Moral of Flowers' published in 1833 is an encyclopedia of English flowers, containing her descriptive articles and poetry with illustrations by artist William Clark. Her second book 'Sylvan Musings or The Spirit of the Woods' was an encyclopedia of trees which featured her writing, poetry and her own illustrations.
Metadata describing this person
Name: Rebecca Hey
Also known as: Mrs William Hey
Gender: Female
Nationality: English
Date of birth: 1797
Date of death: 1867
Roles: Artist; Poet; Writer
Project person ID: SLP073
Image rights: Courtesy of Bearnes Hamptom & Littlewood Ltd