Matilda Joslyn Gage books in order
American writer, Native American civil rights activist, abolitionist, freethinker
- Lived
- 1826–1898
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Matilda Joslyn Gage published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Woman as Inventor (1870). The best-known is Woman, Church and State (1893).
Updated September 2026
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Woman, Church and State
Matilda Joslyn Gage's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
History of Woman Suffrage (1887), with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Ida Husted Harper
Woman, Church and State (1893)
Other books in order
Woman as Inventor (1870)
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About Matilda Joslyn Gage
Matilda Joslyn Gage was an American writer and activist. She is mainly known for her contributions to women's suffrage in the United States, but also campaigned for Native American rights, abolitionism, and freethought. She is the eponym for the Matilda effect, which describes the tendency to deny women credit for scientific invention. She influenced her son-in-law L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Matilda Joslyn Gage FAQ
- How many books has Matilda Joslyn Gage written?
- Matilda Joslyn Gage published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Matilda Joslyn Gage's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Woman, Church and State.
- What is Matilda Joslyn Gage's last book?
- Woman, Church and State (1893).
- What is Matilda Joslyn Gage's most famous book?
- Woman, Church and State (1893) is Matilda Joslyn Gage's most widely read book.
- Can I read Matilda Joslyn Gage's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Matilda Joslyn Gage is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.