Harriett Lothrop, an American author born on June 22, 1844, in New Haven, Connecticut, is best known by her pen name, Margaret Sidney. She gained popularity for writing children's stories, with The Adventures of Joel Pepper being one of her notable works. After her husband, Daniel Lothrop, passed away, she took over the management of his publishing company, which helped her maintain her literary career. The couple had purchased The Wayside, a country house that became a center for literary activity, with Harriett playing a key role in making it a hub for writers and intellectuals. She was deeply involved in promoting literature and publishing works after her husband's death. Harriett Lothrop's life was centered around writing and supporting the literary world, and she was a dedicated mother to her daughter, Margaret Lothrop, born around 1883. Harriett passed away on August 2, 1924, in San Francisco, California. She was the daughter of Sidney Mason Stone and Harriett Mulford. Her legacy continues through her b
