Changing the Pattern: The Story of Emily Stowe

by Sydell Waxman

Book Overview

When Emily Stowe was born in Ontario in 1831, every girl's life followed a set pattern. Regardless of her personality, intelligence, capabilities or creativity, her future was limited to housework and childcare. Emily Stowe was determined to change that pattern. Sydell Waxman, a writer, researcher and lecturer on women of the 1800s, tells of the events in the life of the young Emily Stowe which caused her to become, not only the first woman school principal and the first woman to practise medicine in Canada, but a pioneer in the fight for women's rights. With the help of original sketches and archival material, Changing the Pattern also creates a vivid picture of Canada in the late 1800s as it follows Emily's crusade to create new patterns for girls' lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929141393
• ISBN13: 9780929141398
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Napoleon and Co
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Changing the Pattern: The Story of Emily Stowe

This wonderful children's book is truly written with the child in mind. Many short stories that create the whole. The side bars are an excellent touch for added information. Ms. Waxman takes you on the journey of one woman's path to change a woman's pattern and become Canada's first female doctor. This book combines history with an easy to read story. It is sure to teach young minds and widen their horizons. To think beyond the stereotype. To make your dreams come true. This book shall be shared with my grandchildren and I look forward to reading other books by Sydell Waxman.