Herbert Hoover published 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Principles of Mining (1909). The best-known is The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson (1958).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Herbert Hoover
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The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Principles of Mining (1909)
The Challenge to Liberty (1934)
The State Papers and Other Public Writings of Herbert Hoover (1934)
American Ideals Versus the New Deal (1936)
The Problems of Lasting Peace (1942)
Addresses Upon the American Road (1946)
The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover (1951)
The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson (1958)
Other books in order
The Dairy and the World Food Problem (1918)
American Individualism (1922)
An American Epic (1959)
Fishing for Fun--and to Wash Your Soul (1963)
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About Herbert Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st president of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933. Hoover's term as president was dominated by the Great Depression, which his attempts to alleviate proved unpopular with the American people. As a result, he lost reelection to Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932 United States presidential election.
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Herbert Hoover FAQ
- How many books has Herbert Hoover written?
- Herbert Hoover published 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Herbert Hoover's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson.
- What is Herbert Hoover's last book?
- The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson (1958).
- What is Herbert Hoover's most famous book?
- The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson (1958) is Herbert Hoover's most widely read book.
- Can I read Herbert Hoover's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Herbert Hoover 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.