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  • Purple Springs

    Set in Western Canada during the early 20th century, "Purple Springs" explores the lives of rural settlers in the prairies. The story revolves around various characters, particularly women, and their struggles, aspirations, and challenges in a changing society.The novel delves into themes of feminism, the suffragist movement, and the role of women in a predominantly patriarchal society. It also ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    History's Greatest Speeches - Women's Voices - Vol. II

    Unabridged

    2 hours 4 min

    This is a special production from SoundCraft Audiobooks, the eighth volume in the "History's Greatest Speeches" series and the second to feature the voices of some of the most important women in world history.Fort Raphael Publishing has collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time, all of which were written and delivered by the most important women of their respective eras ... Read more

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  • Sowing Seeds in Danny

    The story in "Sowing Seeds in Danny" revolves around the titular character, Danny, a young boy growing up on a farm in Western Canada. The novel explores the challenges and joys of rural life, particularly from the perspective of a child. It reflects the experiences of settlers in the Canadian West during the early 20th century.Nellie L. McClung was known for her advocacy of women's rights and her ... Read more

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  • The Second Chance

    Nellie L. McClung was a Canadian author, suffragist, and social activist known for her works advocating for women's rights and social reform. "The Second Chance" is one of her novels that likely explores themes related to women's rights, gender equality, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.While the specific plot of "The Second Chance" is not readily available, it can be assumed that the novel ... Read more

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  • The Black Creek Stopping-House, and Other Stories

    This collection typically comprises several short stories that explore various themes related to life in rural Canada, often highlighting social issues, women's rights, and the challenges faced by individuals in the early 20th century. McClung's writing style is known for its wit, humor, and insightful observations on society.Nellie L. McClung was a prominent figure in Canada's history, known for ... Read more

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  • The Next of Kin: Those who Wait and Wonder

    "The Next of Kin: Those Who Wait and Wonder" by Nellie L. McClung is a poignant exploration of the emotional landscape faced by families during times of uncertainty and separation. McClung, known for her advocacy for women's rights and social reform, delves into the lives of those left behind as loved ones go off to war or embark on journeys that take them far from home. Through her vivid ... Read more

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  • In Times Like These

    "In Times Like These" by Nellie L. McClung is a compelling exploration of social issues and women's rights during a transformative period in Canadian history. McClung, a prominent suffragist and activist, uses her sharp wit and keen observations to address the challenges faced by women and the working class. The book combines personal anecdotes with broader societal critiques, making it both a ... Read more

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  • Painted Fires

    Series Book 3 - Early Canadian Literature
    Painted Fires, first published in 1925, narrates the trials and tribulations of Helmi Milander, a Finnish immigrant, during the years approaching the First World War. The novel serves as a vehicle for McClung’s social activism, especially in terms of temperance, woman suffrage, and immigration policies that favour cultural assimilation. In her afterword, Cecily Devereux situates Painted Fires in ... Read more

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  • Sowing Seeds in Danny

    A Novel of the Canadian Prairie

    Series series Literary Classics
    Complete and unabridged, with 59 full-page plates by Edvard Munch, George Catlin and Paul Cézanne. The Watsons are poor, the town is small, and Pearl Watson, aged twelve, has opinions about all of it — while the doctor drinks, the rich woman condescends, and a baby called Danny is raised by committee. McClung wrote comic prairie novels and used the fame to win women the vote in Manitoba; she was ... Read more

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  • Leaves from Lantern Lane

    January 19th, 1935 was a perfect day to look at a house with the intention of buying. None of your beguiling, sunshiny, wheedling days that lowers one's sales resistance and makes almost any place in the country appear inviting. No, it was a rough, gray day, with razor blades in the wind and white caps on the sea. Not only that, but in spite of the cold, there had been down-pours of rain from the ... Read more

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  • The Next of Kin Those who Wait and Wonder

    It was a bleak day in November, with a thick, gray sky, and a great, noisy, blustering wind that had a knack of facing you, no matter which way you were going; a wind that would be in ill-favor anywhere, but in northern Alberta, where the wind is not due to blow at all, it was what the really polite people call impossible. Those who were not so polite called it something quite different, but the ... Read more

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  • The Second Chance

    Empowering Women: A Tale of Resilience and Revolution in Early 20th Century Canada

    In "The Second Chance," Nellie L. McClung presents a poignant exploration of women's rights and societal norms through the lens of personal growth and resilience. Capturing the spirit of early 20th-century feminism, McClung's narrative weaves together rich character development and a sharp satirical tone. As her protagonists navigate the constraints of their time, McClung utilizes vivid imagery ... Read more

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