Horace Greeley books in order
American politician and publisher
- Lived
- 1811–1872
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 13
Horace Greeley published 9 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Protection of Industry (1842). The best-known is Woman in the Nineteenth Century (1845).
Updated September 2026
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Woman in the Nineteenth Century
Horace Greeley's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Woman in the Nineteenth Century (1845)

Hints Toward Reforms (1850)

The Religious Aspects of the Age (1858)

A Political Text-book for 1860 (1860)


The American Conflict (1864)

Recollections of a Busy Life: Including Reminiscences of American Politics and Politicians, from the Opening of the Missouri Contest to the Downfall of Slavery (1868)

Essays Designed to Elucidate the Science of Political Economy (1869)

Mr. Greeley's Letters from Texas and the Lower Mississippi (1871)
Other books in order

The Protection of Industry (1842)

What I Know of Farming (1871)

Horace Greeley and the South (1872)

views on Virginia (1872)
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Horace Greeley was an American newspaper editor and publisher who was the founder and editor of the New-York Tribune. Long active in politics, he served briefly as a congressman from New York and was the unsuccessful candidate of the new Liberal Republican Party in the 1872 presidential election against incumbent President Ulysses S. Grant.
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Horace Greeley FAQ
- How many books has Horace Greeley written?
- Horace Greeley published 9 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Horace Greeley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Woman in the Nineteenth Century.
- What is Horace Greeley's last book?
- Mr. Greeley's Letters from Texas and the Lower Mississippi (1871).
- What is Horace Greeley's most famous book?
- Woman in the Nineteenth Century (1845) is Horace Greeley's most widely read book.
- Can I read Horace Greeley's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Horace Greeley 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.
