Mary Hastings Bradley was an author and traveler whose life and career spanned nearly a century. Born Mary Wilhelmina Hastings on April 19, 1882, in Chicago, Illinois, she established a life centered around exploration and writing. Her extensive travels served as a primary focus of her endeavors, defining her public profile as both an adventurer and a literary figure.
In addition to her own work, Bradley is notable for her family legacy. She was the mother of Alice Sheldon, who would grow up to become a major figure in science fiction literature under the celebrated pen name James Tiptree, Jr. Bradley spent her entire life associated with the literary and travel spheres until her death on October 25, 1976.
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