Charles Mackay books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1814–1889
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
Charles Mackay published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (1841).
Updated September 2026
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Charles Mackay's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (1841)
Life and Liberty in America (1859)
Extraordinary Popular Delusions (1932)
Other books in order
A Man's Heart (1860)
The Lost Beauties of the English Language (1874)
A Glossary of Obscure Words and Phrases in the Writings of Shakspeare and His Contemporaries, Traced Etymologically to the Ancient Language of the British People as Spoken Before the Irruption of the Danes and Saxons (1887)
A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch (1888)
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About Charles Mackay
Charles Mackay was a Scottish poet, journalist, author, anthologist, novelist, and songwriter, remembered mainly for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charles Mackay FAQ
- How many books has Charles Mackay written?
- Charles Mackay published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Mackay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.
- What is Charles Mackay's last book?
- Life and Liberty in America (1859).
- What is Charles Mackay's most famous book?
- Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (1841) is Charles Mackay's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charles Mackay's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Charles Mackay are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.