Horace Mann books in order
American politician
- Lived
- 1796–1859
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Horace Mann published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with A Lecture on the Best Mode of Preparing and Using Spelling-books (1841). The best-known is Lectures on Education (1845).
Updated September 2026
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Lectures on Education
Horace Mann's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Lectures on Education (1845)
Slavery: Letters and Speeches (1851)
Other books in order
A Lecture on the Best Mode of Preparing and Using Spelling-books (1841)
A Few Thoughts for a Young Man (1850)
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About Horace Mann
Horace Mann was an American educational reformer, abolitionist and Whig politician known for his commitment to promoting public education; he is thus also known as The Father of American Education. In 1848, after public service as Secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education, Mann was elected to the United States House of Representatives (1848–1853). From September 1852 to his death in 1859, he served as President of Antioch College.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Horace Mann FAQ
- How many books has Horace Mann written?
- Horace Mann published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Horace Mann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lectures on Education.
- What is Horace Mann's last book?
- Slavery: Letters and Speeches (1851).
- What is Horace Mann's most famous book?
- Lectures on Education (1845) is Horace Mann's most widely read book.
- Can I read Horace Mann's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Horace Mann 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.