John Sherman books in order
American cabinet secretary and senator
- Lived
- 1823–1900
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 24
John Sherman published 14 non-fiction books and 10 other books, beginning with Speech of Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio, in Reply to Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, and Review of Mr. Oliver's Minority Report (1856). The best-known is The Sherman Letters (1894).
Updated September 2026
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The Sherman Letters
John Sherman's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Speech of Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio, in Reply to Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, and Review of Mr. Oliver's Minority Report (1856)
Lecompton Constitution (1858)
The Republican Party--its History and Policy (1860)
Slaves and Slavery: How Affected by the War (1862)
Speech by Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio, on Emancipation as a Compensation for Military Service Rendered by Slaves (1864)
Speech of Hon. John Sherman (1866)
National Finances, Specie Payments (1876)
Speech of Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury, Delivered at Toledo, Monday, August 26, 1878 (1878)
Selected Speeches and Reports on Finance and Taxation, from 1859 to 1878 (1879)
Is a Change Necessary? (1880)
Reply to the President's Message (1888)
The Sherman Letters (1894)
Deficiency of Revenue the Cause of Financial Difficulty (1896)
Other books in order
Frauds in Naval Contracts (1860)
Battle of Pittsburg Landing--Volunteers of Ohio (1862)
Valandigham's [!] Record Reviewed (1863)
Speech of Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio, on the Financial and Other Issues of the Times (1879)
Refunding of National Debt (1881)
"Free Raw Materials" Exposed (1888)
Relations with Canada, Annexation (1888)
Silver (1890)
Speech of Sen. John Sherman, Delivered at Paulding, Ohio, Thursday, August 27th, 1891 (1891)
The Whole Silver Question in a Nutshell (1896)
About John Sherman
John Sherman was an American politician from Ohio who served in federal office throughout the Civil War and into the late nineteenth century. A member of the Republican Party, he served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He also served as Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State. Sherman sought the Republican presidential nomination three times, coming closest in 1888, but was never chosen by the party. Between 1861 and 1897, John Sherman served in the U.S. Senate for nearly 32 years and holds the record for longest serving senator from the state of Ohio.
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John Sherman FAQ
- How many books has John Sherman written?
- John Sherman published 14 non-fiction books and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Sherman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sherman Letters.
- What is John Sherman's last book?
- Deficiency of Revenue the Cause of Financial Difficulty (1896).
- What is John Sherman's most famous book?
- The Sherman Letters (1894) is John Sherman's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Sherman's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by John Sherman 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.