Isa Bowman

Isa Bowman was an English actress and writer born in 1874. As a child, she appeared on stage as Alice and became closely associated with Lewis Carroll, a connection that later made her an important firsthand source for readers curious about the world behind Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

She is best known as the author of The Story of Lewis Carroll, Told for Young People by the Real Alice in Wonderland. That book helped introduce younger readers to Carroll through personal memories and a friendly, accessible style.

Because of that unusual place in literary history, she is remembered not only for her acting career but also for preserving a direct link to one of the most beloved children's authors of the 19th century.