Henry Ward Beecher books in order
American clergyman and activist
- Lived
- 1813–1887
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 16
Henry Ward Beecher published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 8 other books, beginning with Star Papers (1855). The best-known is Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit (1887).
Updated September 2026
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Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit
Henry Ward Beecher's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Norwood (1867)
Non-fiction in order
Star Papers (1855)
New Star Papers (1859)
Freedom and War (1863)
Plymouth Pulpit (1869)
The Life of Jesus, the Christ (1871)
Evolution and Religion (1885)
Children's books in order
Lectures to Young Men (1873)
Other books in order
Revival Hymns (1858)
Plain and Pleasant Talk About Fruits, Flowers and Farming (1859)
Eyes and Ears (1862)
Royal Truths (1862)
Lectures to Young Men, on Various Important Subjects (1865)
Yale Lectures on Preaching (1872)
Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit (1887)
Life Thoughts (1958)
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About Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and his 1875 adultery trial. His rhetorical focus on the love of Christ has influenced mainstream Christianity into the 21st century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Ward Beecher FAQ
- How many books has Henry Ward Beecher written?
- Henry Ward Beecher published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Ward Beecher's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit.
- What is Henry Ward Beecher's last book?
- Evolution and Religion (1885).
- What is Henry Ward Beecher's most famous book?
- Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit (1887) is Henry Ward Beecher's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henry Ward Beecher's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Henry Ward Beecher are 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.