Changing The Pattern

When Emily Stowe was born in Ontario in 1831, every girl's life followed a set pattern. Regardless of her personality, intelligence or capabilities, her future was limited to housework and childcare. Emily Stowe was determined to change that pattern. This book shows how Emily Stowe became not only the first woman school principal and the first woman to practice medicine in Canada, but a pioneer in the fight for women's rights. With the help of original sketches and archival material, this book creates a vivid picture of Canada in the late 1800s as it follows Emily's crusade to create new patterns for girl's lives.