About Alice Chown Alice A. Chown (1866-1949) was a Canadian feminist, pacifist, socialist and author. She is best known for her 1921 book The Stairway in which she recounts her life and growing freedom after 1906. Books by Alice Chown The Stairway by (author) Alice Chown introduction by Diana Chown The Stairway by (author) Alice Chown introduction by Diana Chown