John Burgoyne published 7 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 6 other books, beginning with The Maid of the Oaks (1774). The best-known is A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to His Constituents, Upon His Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries of War and Him, Relative to His Return to America (1779).
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A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to His Constituents, Upon His Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries of War and Him, Relative to His Return to America
John Burgoyne's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Copy of Gen. Burgoyne's Answer (dated July 8, 1775) to Gen. Lee's Letter of June 7, 1775 (1775)
The Speech of a General Officer in the House of Commons, February 20th, 1775 (1775)
Appendix to the Canada Papers (1778)
A Brief Examination of the Plan and Conduct of the Northern Expedition in America, in 1777 (1779)
A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to His Constituents (1779)
A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to His Constituents, Upon His Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries of War and Him, Relative to His Return to America (1779)
A State of the Expedition from Canada (1780)
Plays in order
Richard Coeur De Lion (1786)
The Heiress (1786)
Other books in order
The Maid of the Oaks (1774)
The Substance of General Burgoyne's Speeches (1778)
The Lord of the Manor, a Comic Opera (1781)
The Heiress, a Comedy in Five Acts (1786)
The Lord of the Manor (1790)
The Dramatic and Poetical Works of the Late Lieut. Gen. J. Burgoyne (1807)
About John Burgoyne
General John Burgoyne was a British Army officer, playwright and politician who was a member of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Spanish invasion of Portugal in 1762.
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John Burgoyne FAQ
- How many books has John Burgoyne written?
- John Burgoyne published 7 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Burgoyne's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to His Constituents, Upon His Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries of War and Him, Relative to His Return to America.
- What is John Burgoyne's last book?
- A State of the Expedition from Canada (1780).
- What is John Burgoyne's most famous book?
- A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to His Constituents, Upon His Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries of War and Him, Relative to His Return to America (1779) is John Burgoyne's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Burgoyne's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by John Burgoyne is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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