Mary Alice Harriman (1861–1925) was an American author, poet, and pioneering publisher active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Writing across a diverse range of genres, Harriman produced poetry, novels, short stories, and non-fiction. She achieved unique distinction in the male-dominated literary industry of her era, notably being recognized in the 1911 edition of Who's Who in the Northwest as the "only woman publisher in the world."
Harriman's career as a publisher was split between the American West and the East Coast. She initially established her publishing house in Seattle, Washington, where she produced books from 1907 until 1910. Seeking broader opportunities, she relocated her business to New York City after 1910, continuing her operations there for several years before ultimately closing her publishing firm in 1913.
Alongside her publishing ventures, Harriman maintained an active writing career. Her notable published works include the novel A Man of Two Countries and the travel-themed narrative Chaperoning Adrienne; a tale of the Yellowstone national park, which was notably illustrated by the Western artist Charles M. Russell. She was also the author of the work Will Thou Not Sing.
