Mrs. Bowdich

Evelyne Webb Bowdich, who published as Mrs. Bowdich, was a British writer active in the late 19th century. She is associated with books on vegetarian cookery and women’s health, including New Vegetarian Dishes and Confidential Chats with Mothers.

Her writing seems to have been grounded in everyday usefulness rather than literary display. That practical tone helped her books speak directly to readers interested in food, home life, and personal well-being.

She also appears to have had an inventive side beyond authorship. Surviving references connect her with a patented “drop receiver” invention, which adds an interesting extra dimension to her life and work.