Ida Tarbell books in order
American journalist
- Lived
- 1857–1944
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Ida Tarbell published 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with A Short Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (1895). The best-known is The History of the Standard Oil Company (1904).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ida Tarbell
Non-fiction in order
A Short Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (1895)
The Life of Abraham Lincoln (1900)
The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Drawn from Original Sources and (1900)
The Tariff in Our Times (1911)
All in the Day's Work (1939)
Other books in order
A Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (1901)
The Business of (1912)
The Life of Elbert H. Gary (1925)
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About Ida Tarbell
Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ida Tarbell FAQ
- How many books has Ida Tarbell written?
- Ida Tarbell published 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ida Tarbell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of the Standard Oil Company.
- What is Ida Tarbell's last book?
- All in the Day's Work (1939).
- What is Ida Tarbell's most famous book?
- The History of the Standard Oil Company (1904) is Ida Tarbell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ida Tarbell's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Ida Tarbell 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.