Nellie McClung books in order
Canadian author, social activist, suffragette & politician
- Lived
- 1873–1951
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Nellie McClung published 5 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Sowing Seeds in Danny (1908). The best-known is Purple Springs (1921).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nellie McClung
Standalone novels in order
Sowing Seeds in Danny (1908)
The Second Chance (1910)
Purple Springs (1921)
Painted Fires (1925)
Non-fiction in order
In Times Like These (1915)
Clearing in the West (1935)
The Stream Runs Fast (1945)
Other books in order
The New Citizenship (1912)
Next of Kin (1917)
An Insistent Call (1919)
And Now We Will Hear from "the Ladies!" (1920)
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About Nellie McClung
Nellie Letitia McClung was a Canadian author, politician, and social activist, who is regarded as one of Canada's most prominent suffragists. She began her career in writing with the 1908 book Sowing Seeds in Danny, and would eventually publish sixteen books, including two autobiographies. She played a leading role in the women's suffrage movement in Canada, helping to grant women the right to vote in Alberta and Manitoba in 1916. McClung was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1921, where she served until 1926.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nellie McClung FAQ
- How many books has Nellie McClung written?
- Nellie McClung published 5 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nellie McClung's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Purple Springs.
- What is Nellie McClung's last book?
- The Stream Runs Fast (1945).
- What is Nellie McClung's most famous book?
- Purple Springs (1921) is Nellie McClung's most widely read book.
- Can I read Nellie McClung's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Nellie McClung are 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.