Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth) Slaughter

Frances Elizabeth Slaughter was an American-born writer and editor active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Library and public-domain book records identify her as the editor of The Sportswoman's Library (1898) and the author of "The One" Dog and "The Others": A Study of Canine Character (1907).

Her work stands out for its mix of practical knowledge and personality. The Sportswoman's Library was created to give women useful guidance on outdoor sports from a perspective they were less likely to find in books written mainly for men, while her later dog book shows a warmer, more intimate side of her writing.

Although biographical details about her life are hard to confirm, the surviving record suggests a writer deeply interested in sport, animals, and the everyday character of working and companion dogs. Readers who enjoy classic nature writing, animal books, or early women's sporting literature may find her especially appealing.