Sarah Crompton (1802 – 13 May 1881) was an English children's writer. She was widely known for her promotion of education amongst the poor. She wrote a number of books written with "short words" which were used to teach children and illiterate adults, including The Life of Christopher Columbus, in short words, and The Life of Robinson Crusoe in short words.
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1802
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13 May 1881 (aged 78)
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