George B. McClellan published 8 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Manual of Bayonet Exercise: Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United States (1852). The best-known is Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of the Campaigns in Virginia and Maryland Under the Command of Major-General George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861, to November 7, 1862 (1864).
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Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of the Campaigns in Virginia and Maryland Under the Command of Major-General George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861, to November 7, 1862
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Non-fiction in order
Regulations and Instructions for the Field Service of the U.s. Cavalry in Time of War (1861)
General McClellan's Letter of Acceptance (1864)
Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of the Campaigns in Virginia and Maryland Under the Command of Major-General George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861, to November 7, 1862 (1864)
Oration by Gen. George B. McClellan (1864)
Report on the Organization and Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac (1864)
The Life, Campaigns and Public Services of General McClellan (George B. McClellan) (1864)
West Point Oration (1864)
Own Story (1886)
Other books in order
Manual of Bayonet Exercise: Prepared for the Use of the Army of the United States (1852)
European Cavalry (1861)
The Armies of Europe: Comprising Descriptions in Detail of the Military Systems of England (1861)
The Democratic Platform (1864)
West Point Battle Monument: History of the Project to the Dedication of the Site, June 15th, 1864 (1864)
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About George B. McClellan
George Brinton McClellan was an American military officer, politician, and engineer who served as the 24th governor of New Jersey from 1878 to 1881, as Commanding General of the United States Army from November 1861 to March 1862, and the unsuccessful Democratic Party candidate in the 1864 presidential election. He was also chief engineer and vice president of the Illinois Central Railroad, and later president of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad in 1860.
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George B. McClellan FAQ
- How many books has George B. McClellan written?
- George B. McClellan published 8 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George B. McClellan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of the Campaigns in Virginia and Maryland Under the Command of Major-General George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861, to November 7, 1862.
- What is George B. McClellan's last book?
- Own Story (1886).
- What is George B. McClellan's most famous book?
- Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of the Campaigns in Virginia and Maryland Under the Command of Major-General George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861, to November 7, 1862 (1864) is George B. McClellan's most widely read book.
- Can I read George B. McClellan's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by George B. McClellan is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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