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American writer and historian

Lived
1878–1949
Country
United States
Books
15

James Truslow Adams published 14 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Epic of America (1931).

Updated September 2026

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Non-fiction in order

  1. History of the Town of Southampton (east of Canoe Place) (1918)

    424 pages

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  2. The Founding of New England (1921)

    482 pages

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  3. The History of New England (1921)

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  4. Revolutionary New England 1691-1776 (1923)

    469 pages

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  5. Provincial Society, 1690-1763 (1927)

    374 pages

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  6. The Adams Family (1930)

    364 pages

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  7. The Epic of America (1931)

    433 pages

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  8. The March of Democracy (1932)

    346 pages

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  9. America's Tragedy (1934)

    415 pages

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  10. The Record of America (1935)

    980 pages

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  11. America's World Backgrounds (1936)

    501 pages

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  12. Dictionary of American History (1946)

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  13. Concise Dictionary of American History (1962)

    1156 pages

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  14. James Truslow Adams (1968)

    315 pages

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Other books in order

  1. The Tempo of Modern Life (1931)

    344 pages

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About James Truslow Adams

James Truslow Adams was an American writer and historian. He was a freelance author who helped to popularize the latest scholarship about American history and his three-volume history of New England is well regarded by scholars. He popularized the phrase "American Dream" in his 1931 book The Epic of America.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

James Truslow Adams FAQ

How many books has James Truslow Adams written?
James Truslow Adams published 14 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read James Truslow Adams's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Epic of America.
What is James Truslow Adams's last book?
Dictionary of American History (1946).
What is James Truslow Adams's most famous book?
The Epic of America (1931) is James Truslow Adams's most widely read book.
Can I read James Truslow Adams's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by James Truslow Adams 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.