Charles Francis Adams Sr. books in order
American historical editor, politician and diplomat from Massachusetts
- Lived
- 1807–1886
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 15
Charles Francis Adams Sr. published 11 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs, in Consequence of the Senate's Course, and Particularly of Mr. Webster's Speech Upon the Executive Patronage Bill (1835).
Updated September 2026
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An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs, in Consequence of the Senate's Course, and Particularly of Mr. Webster's Speech Upon the Executive Patronage Bill
Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Letters of John Adams, Addressed to His Wife (1841)
An Oration, Delivered Before the City Council and Citizens of Boston (1843)
Texas and the Massachusetts Resolutions (1844)
The Works of John Adams, 2nd Pres. of the U.s (1850)
What Makes Slavery a Question of National Concern? (1855)
An Address on the Occasion of Opening the New Town Hall in Braintree (1858)
Conservativism and Reform (1860)
Speech of Charles Francis Adams, of Mass (1861)
The Union and the Southern Rebellion (1861)
The Life of John Adams (1871)
The Address of Charles Francis Adams, of Massachusetts, on the Life, Character and Services of William H. Seward (1873)
Other books in order
An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs, in Consequence of the Senate's Course, and Particularly of Mr. Webster's Speech Upon the Executive Patronage Bill (1835)
Reflections Upon the Present State of the Currency in the United States (1837)
The Republican Party a Necessity (1860)
The Struggle for Neutrality in America (1871)
About Charles Francis Adams Sr.
Charles Francis Adams Sr. was an American historical editor, writer, politician, and diplomat. As United States Minister to the United Kingdom during the American Civil War, Adams was crucial to Union efforts to prevent British recognition of the Confederate States of America and maintain European neutrality to the utmost extent. Adams also featured in national and state politics before and after the Civil War.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charles Francis Adams Sr. FAQ
- How many books has Charles Francis Adams Sr. written?
- Charles Francis Adams Sr. published 11 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs, in Consequence of the Senate's Course, and Particularly of Mr. Webster's Speech Upon the Executive Patronage Bill.
- What is Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s last book?
- The Address of Charles Francis Adams, of Massachusetts, on the Life, Character and Services of William H. Seward (1873).
- What is Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s most famous book?
- An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs, in Consequence of the Senate's Course, and Particularly of Mr. Webster's Speech Upon the Executive Patronage Bill (1835) is Charles Francis Adams Sr.'s most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.