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# Frank Leslie

(1821–1880)   Publisher   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Frank Leslie was a publisher from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for *Social Mirage*.

## Quick Facts About Frank Leslie

Born March 29, 1821

Died January 10, 1880

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Publisher

Notable works Social Mirage

Known for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Frank Leslie's Boys' and Girls' Weekly

Spouse Miriam Leslie

## About Frank Leslie

Frank Leslie was an English-born American engraver, illustrator, and publisher of family periodicals.

##  Quotes by Frank Leslie

> [I never had any childhood, for the word means sunshine and freedom from care. I had a starved and pinched little childhood,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-leslie/i-never-had-any-childhood-for-the-word-means-sunshine-and-freedom/)

[Frank Leslie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frank-leslie/)

[Any](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/any/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/057/frank-leslie-72365_any_i-never-had-any-childhood-for-the-word-m_478179.jpg)

> [They are only after my money, they are nothing for me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-leslie/they-are-only-after-my-money-they-are-nothing-for-me/)

[Frank Leslie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frank-leslie/)

[After](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/after/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfb/frank-leslie-72365_after_they-are-only-after-my-money-they-are-no_674601.jpg)

> [Expect nothing at all and accept as a joyful surprise whatever good you find in matrimony.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-leslie/expect-nothing-at-all-and-accept-as-a-joyful-surprise-whatever-good/)

[Frank Leslie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frank-leslie/)

[Accept](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/accept/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1e/frank-leslie-72365_accept_expect-nothing-at-all-and-accept-as-a-jo_727772.jpg)

> [I am with you heart and soul in the great cause to which you are devoting all your energy and your life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-leslie/i-am-with-you-heart-and-soul-in-the-great-cause-to-which-you-are/)

[Frank Leslie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frank-leslie/)

[Am](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/am/)

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