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Ann Fraser Tytler

1783 – 1847

Scottish novelist

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Lived 1783 – 1847 (aged 63–64). Ann Fraser Tytler was a British novelist.

Ann Fraser Tytler (c. 1783 – September 3, 1857) was a Scottish novelist best known for her book about a shipwrecked girl, Leila.

Ann Fraser Tytler was born around 1783, one of five children of historian Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee and Ann Fraser of Balnain. Her younger brother was the historian Patrick Fraser Tytler.

Fraser Tytler began writing stories for the children of her brother Patrick. She created two-book series. The Leila Howard series began with the successful Robinsonade Leila, about an eight-year-old girl who is shipwrecked along with her father, her nanny, and pet dog and cat on a lush uninhabited island. The other series was about the twins Mary and Florence. Fraser Tytler's books remained popular for much of the 19th century. Mary and Florence at Sixteen: A Continuation of "Grave and Gay". 1 vol. London: Hatchard, 1838. Leila: or, The Island. 1 vol. London: Hatchard, 1839. Leila in England: A Continuation of "Leila; or, The Island". 1 vol. London: Hatchard, 1842. Leila at Home: A Continuation of "Leila in England". 1 vol. London: Hatchard, 1852.

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Born
1783
Birth century
Died
1847
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Also known as
Ann Fraser-Tytler, Anne Fraser Tytler, A. F. T., A.F. T., Anna Fraser Tytler, Anne-Fraser Tytler

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Who was Ann Fraser Tytler?

Scottish novelist (1783–1857)

When was Ann Fraser Tytler born?

Ann Fraser Tytler was born in 1783.

When did Ann Fraser Tytler die?

Ann Fraser Tytler died in 1847.

What was Ann Fraser Tytler's occupation?

Ann Fraser Tytler was a novelist.

What nationality was Ann Fraser Tytler?

Ann Fraser Tytler was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ann Fraser Tytler

· Wikidata: Q110280275

· DBpedia: Ann Fraser Tytler

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