What order should I read Lindley Murray's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with English Grammar.

What is Lindley Murray's last book?

Power of Religion on the Mind in Retirement: Affliction & at the Approach of Death (1810).

What is Lindley Murray's most famous book?

English Grammar (1795) is Lindley Murray's most widely read book.

Lindley Murray books in order

American grammarian and lawyer

Lived: 1745–1826
Country: United States
Books: 13

Lindley Murray published 2 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 8 other books, beginning with English Grammar (1795).

Updated September 2026

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English Grammar
Lindley Murray's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

The Power of Religion on the Mind, in Retirement, Affliction, and at the (1787)
306 pages
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Power of Religion on the Mind in Retirement: Affliction & at the Approach of Death (1810)
372 pages
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Children's books in order

Abridgment of Murray's English Grammar (1800)
107 pages
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The English Reader (1800)
254 pages
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Poetry in order

Introduction to the English Reader (1813)
159 pages
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Other books in order

English Grammar (1795)
223 pages
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Exercises Adapted to Murray's English Grammar (1798)
192 pages
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English Grammar, Adapted to the Different Classes of Learners (1802)
334 pages
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English Grammar, Abridged (1807)
204 pages
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Key to the Exercises Adapted to Murray's English Grammar (1808)
168 pages
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An English Spelling-book (1809)
143 pages
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An Abridgement of Murray's English Grammar, and Exercises (1852)
117 pages
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English Exercises (1867)
252 pages
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About Lindley Murray

Lindley Murray was an American Quaker lawyer, writer, and grammarian, best known for his English-language grammar books used in schools in England and the United States.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Lindley Murray FAQ

How many books has Lindley Murray written?: Lindley Murray published 2 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Lindley Murray's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with English Grammar.
What is Lindley Murray's last book?: Power of Religion on the Mind in Retirement: Affliction & at the Approach of Death (1810).
What is Lindley Murray's most famous book?: English Grammar (1795) is Lindley Murray's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.