Henry Clay published 18 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Mr. Clay Submitted the Following Motion for Consideration (1807). The best-known is The Life and Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay (1843).
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The Life and Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay
Henry Clay's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Mr. Clay's Speech on the New Army Bill (1813)
Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay, of Kentucky, in the House of Representatives of the United States, on the 8th Day of January, 1813 (1813)
Mr. Clay's Speech, in Support of an American System for the Protection of American Industry (1824)
The Speeches of Henry Clay (1827)
Speech of Henry Clay (1832)
Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay, on the Subject of the Removal of the Deposites (1834)
Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay, of Kentucky (1838)
The Beauties of the Hon. Henry Clay (1839)
Speech of Mr. Clay, of Kentucky (1841)
Speech of Henry Clay, Delivered at Lexington, Kentucky, June 9, 1842 (1842)
Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay, of the Congress of the United States (1842)
The Life and Speeches of Henry Clay (1843)
The Life and Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay (1843)
The Ashland Text Book (1844)
Speech of Mr. Clay of Kentucky, in Support of His Propositions to Compromise on the Slavery Question (1850)
Speech of Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, on the Measures of Compromise (1850)
The Private Correspondence of Henry Clay (1855)
The Works of Henry Clay (1863)
Other books in order
Mr. Clay Submitted the Following Motion for Consideration (1807)
Mr. Clay's Motion (1810)
Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay, in the House of Representatives of U. S. on the Seminole War (1819)
An Address, Delivered to the Colonization Society of Kentucky (1829)
Private Correspondence (1856)
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About Henry Clay
Henry Clay was an American lawyer, statesman, and diplomat who represented Kentucky in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was the seventh House speaker as well as the ninth secretary of state. Clay unsuccessfully ran for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 elections. He helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Great Triumvirate" of Congressmen, alongside fellow Whig Daniel Webster and Democrat John C. Calhoun.
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Henry Clay FAQ
- How many books has Henry Clay written?
- Henry Clay published 18 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Clay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life and Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay.
- What is Henry Clay's last book?
- Speech of Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, on the Measures of Compromise (1850).
- What is Henry Clay's most famous book?
- The Life and Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay (1843) is Henry Clay's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henry Clay's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Henry Clay 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.