John Newton books in order
Anglican clergyman, slave trader and abolitionist
- Lived
- 1725–1807
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
John Newton published 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books, beginning with An Authentic Narrative of Some Remarkable and Interesting Particulars in the Life of ********* (1764). The best-known is Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade (1788).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Newton
Non-fiction in order
Letters to a Wife (1793)
Poetry in order
Olney Hymns (Feb 1779)
Other books in order
An Authentic Narrative of Some Remarkable and Interesting Particulars in the Life of ********* (1764)
Twenty-six Letters on Religious Subjects (1774)
Cardiphonia (1781)
About John Newton
John Newton was an English evangelical Anglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. He had previously been a captain of slave ships and an investor in the slave trade. Newton served as a sailor in the Royal Navy and was a servant for a time in West Africa. Newton is noted for being author of the hymns "Amazing Grace" and "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Newton FAQ
- How many books has John Newton written?
- John Newton published 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Newton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade.
- What is John Newton's last book?
- Letters to a Wife (1793).
- What is John Newton's most famous book?
- Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade (1788) is John Newton's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Newton's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by John Newton 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.