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Mrs. Alec-Tweedie

Mrs. Alec-Tweedie

Ethel Brilliana Tweedie (1862–1940), writing as Mrs. Alec-Tweedie, was a prolific English travel writer, biographer, journalist, and illustrator.

Lived
1862–1940
Nationality
English
Language
English

Ethel Brilliana Tweedie (1862–1940) was a prolific English author and intellectual who worked across a diverse range of literary and visual disciplines. Recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), she made significant contributions to late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century literature. Her extensive body of work spanned multiple genres, establishing her reputation as a dedicated travel writer, biographer, historian, and journalist.\n\nBeyond her written prose, Tweedie was an active editor, photographer, and illustrator, frequently combining her textual narratives with her own visual art. Throughout her career, she published her works under various names, including Mrs. Alec-Tweedie, Mrs Alec Tweedie, and Ethel B. Harley. Her multifaceted career allowed her to document her observations and historical insights through both words and images, leaving behind a diverse portfolio of published material.