The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher: The original and authorized edition: 7 (Beatrix Potter Originals)

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Rupert William Potter, Beatrix Potter's father, was a major influence on the composition of The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher. Rupert William Potter was a keen fisherman and enjoyed telling stories about his fishing exploits. In the illustrations to The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, Beatrix Potter attempted to imitate the style of Randolph Caldecott, a respected English artist and children's book illustrator whose works Rupert William Potter collected. Potter felt that her attempt to imitate Caldecott's style had not been entirely successful.

I know the perfect place to catch minnows,’ announced Mr Jeremy Fisher. He took a reed pole and pushed his boat into the open water. The boat was round and green, and very like the other lily-leaves. It was tied to a water-plant in the middle of the pond.Four Jeremy letters were written at about 1910 to Drew Fayle who thought Jeremy should marry. In one letter, Sir Isaac promises Master Fayle a piece of wedding cake should Jeremy marry and, in another letter, Ptolemy writes that Jeremy's parties "would be much more agreeable if there were a lady to preside at the table." Jeremy writes in the third letter: "When I bought my sprigged waistcoat & my maroon tail-coat I had hopes ... but I am alone ... if there were a 'Mrs. Jeremy Fisher' she might object to snails. It is some satisfaction to be able to have as much water & mud in the house as a person likes." First published in 1902, this edition has been re-originated so it matches Beatrix's first published work, all those years ago.

I will get some worms and go fishing and catch a dish of minnows for my dinner,” said Mr. Jeremy Fisher. “If I catch more than five fish, I will invite my friends Mr. Alderman Ptolemy Tortoise and Sir Isaac Newton. The Alderman, however, eats salad.”And instead of a nice dish of minnows—they had a roasted grasshopper with lady-bird sauce; which frogs consider a beautiful treat; but I think it must have been nasty! This year saw the introduction of more Beatrix Potter characters on 50p coins, including the Tale of Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and Benjamin Bunny coins.