'This work is of great importance to the growing study of women and imperialism. Agents of Empire is the first book to bring together the stories and experiences of women migrating to Australia and Canada. Indeed, it provides a complete picture of both emigrators and emigrants and fits very well with international work on the subject.'-Myra Rutherdale, Department of History, York University

Lisa Chilton is an assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Prince Edward Island.