George S. Boutwell published 8 non-fiction books and 9 other books, beginning with Address of Gov. Boutwell at the Dedication of the Davis Monument, at Acton, October 29th, 1851 (1851). The best-known is Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery (1867).
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Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery
George S. Boutwell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Eulogy on the Death of Abraham Lincoln (1865)
Reconstruction (1865)
Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery (1867)
Why I Am a Republican (1884)
The Constitution of the United States at the End of the First Century (1895)
The War of Despotism in the Philippine Islands (1899)
Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs (1902)
Other books in order
Address of Gov. Boutwell at the Dedication of the Davis Monument, at Acton, October 29th, 1851 (1851)
Emancipation (1861)
A Manual of the Direct and Excise Tax System of the United States (1863)
Impeachment of the President (1867)
The Lawyer (1887)
Mr. Boutwell's Speech on the Mint Bill of 1873 (1896)
The Venezuelan Question and the Monroe Doctrine (1896)
International Arbitration and International Bimetallism (1897)
The President's Policy (1900)
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About George S. Boutwell
George Sewall Boutwell was an American politician, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Ulysses S. Grant, the 20th governor of Massachusetts, a U.S. senator and representative from Massachusetts, and the first Commissioner of Internal Revenue under President Abraham Lincoln. He was a leader in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson and served as a House manager (prosecutor) in the impeachment trial.
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George S. Boutwell FAQ
- How many books has George S. Boutwell written?
- George S. Boutwell published 8 non-fiction books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George S. Boutwell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery.
- What is George S. Boutwell's last book?
- Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs (1902).
- What is George S. Boutwell's most famous book?
- Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery (1867) is George S. Boutwell's most widely read book.
- Can I read George S. Boutwell's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by George S. Boutwell are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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