Abigail Adams published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Letters of Mrs. Adams.
Updated September 2026
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Letters of Mrs. Adams
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Letters of Mrs. Adams (1840)
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Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. She is widely considered to be an influential figure in the founding of the United States, and was both the first second lady and second first lady of the United States, although such titles were not used at the time. She and Barbara Bush are the only two women in American history who were both the wife of a U.S. president and the mother of another U.S. president.
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Abigail Adams FAQ
- How many books has Abigail Adams written?
- Abigail Adams published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Abigail Adams's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Letters of Mrs. Adams.
- What is Abigail Adams's most famous book?
- Letters of Mrs. Adams is Abigail Adams's most widely read book.
- Can I read Abigail Adams's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Abigail Adams 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.
