Noah Webster books in order
American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, writer, editor and author
- Lived
- 1758–1843
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 26
Noah Webster published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 play and 18 other books, beginning with The American Spelling Book (1788).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Noah Webster
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The American Spelling Book
Noah Webster's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dictionary (1828)
Non-fiction in order
Prompter (1791)
A Brief History of Epidemic and Pestilential Diseases (1799)
A Rod for the Fool's Back (1800)
History of the United States (1832)
An American Dictionary of the English Language (1836)
Children's books in order
Elements of Useful Knowledge (1804)
Plays in order
Dissertations on the English Language (1789)
Other books in order
A Grammatical Institute of the English Language (1783)
An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking (1787)
The American Spelling Book (1788)
The Little Reader's Assistant (1790)
(Circular.) to the Physicians of Philadelphia, New-York, Baltimore, Norfolk and Newhaven (1795)
An American Selection of Lessons in Reading & Speaking: Calculated to Improve the Minds and (1802)
A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language (1806)
Elements of Useful Knowledge: Volume II (1813)
An Improved Grammar of the English Language (1831)
History of the United States: To Which Is Prefixed a Brief Historical (1832)
A Dictionary for Primary Schools (1833)
Value of the Bible, and Excellence of the Christian Religion (1834)
Instructive and Entertaining Lessons for Youth (1835)
Genealogy (1836)
The New Testament in the Common Version (1839)
A Dictionary of the English Language (1840)
The Elementary Spelling Book (1863)
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About Noah Webster
Noah Webster was an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and author. He has been called the "Father of American Scholarship and Education". He authored a large number of "Blue-Back Speller" books which were used to teach American children how to spell and read. He is also the author for the modern Merriam-Webster dictionary that was first published in 1828 as An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Noah Webster FAQ
- How many books has Noah Webster written?
- Noah Webster published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 play and 18 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Noah Webster's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The American Spelling Book.
- What is Noah Webster's last book?
- An American Dictionary of the English Language (1836).
- What is Noah Webster's most famous book?
- The American Spelling Book (1788) is Noah Webster's most widely read book.
- Can I read Noah Webster's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Noah Webster 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.