Our Nell: A Scrapbook Biography of Nellie L. McClung (Goodread Biographies) - Softcover
Nellie McClung was an extremely controversial figure in the first half of the 20th century: cartoonists viciously lampooned her and Conservatives burned her in effigy. But women across the country loved her.
A spirited, witty and compassionate crusader, McClung was a best-selling author, a member of Parliament and a fervent advocate of women's rights. She was also the happily married mother of five, and a woman who loved a fancy hat. In telling this story, Candace Savage has drawn a vivid portrait of Nellie McLung and the times in which she lived.
Incorporating McClung's own published writings--her autobiography, novels, short stories and articles--and informed by interviews with many who knew her, Our Nell is an immediate and intimate portrait of a remarkable Canadian woman.
A spirited, witty and compassionate crusader, McClung was a best-selling author, a member of Parliament and a fervent advocate of women's rights. She was also the happily married mother of five, and a woman who loved a fancy hat. In telling this story, Candace Savage has drawn a vivid portrait of Nellie McLung and the times in which she lived.
Incorporating McClung's own published writings--her autobiography, novels, short stories and articles--and informed by interviews with many who knew her, Our Nell is an immediate and intimate portrait of a remarkable Canadian woman.
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CANDACE SAVAGE is the author of 18 books that span such subjects as wildlife, natural sciences, environmental issues and women\s history. '
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"A warm, sincere, vital human being who cared deeply about women." (Upstream)
"Excellent." (Patricia Morley Ottawa Journal)
"Surprisingly modern ... heartwarming." (Lethbridge Herald)
"Excellent." (Patricia Morley Ottawa Journal)
"Surprisingly modern ... heartwarming." (Lethbridge Herald)
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- PublisherGoodread Biography
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 088780134X
- ISBN 13 9780887801341
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages264
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Our Nell: A Scrapbook Biography of Nellie L. McClung
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Goodread Biographies, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
(1985)
ISBN 10: 088780134X
ISBN 13: 9780887801341
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