What a Young Wife Ought to Know

'What a Young Wife Ought to Know' by Emma F. Angell Drake is a product of its time—a book for recently married young women written at the turn of the 20th century, though its message may remain relevant today. The book describes itself as a "call to action" for women to awaken to their potential, to educate themselves and take control of their bodies, their health, their relationships, and their futures. The chapters cover topics such as intelligence, dress, health, choosing a husband, marital relations, preparation for parenthood, and the moral responsibility of parents in heredity.