Samuel Morse books in order
American inventor and painter
- Lived
- 1791–1872
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- American, Brutus
Samuel Morse published 2 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Academies of Arts (1827).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Samuel Morse
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Academies of Arts
Samuel Morse's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Foreign Conspiracy Against the Liberties of the United States (1841)
The Present Attempt to Dissolve the American Union (1862)
Other books in order
Academies of Arts (1827)
Fine Arts (1828)
Examination of Col. Trumbull's Address (1833)
Imminent Dangers to the Free Institutions of the United States Through Foreign Immigration (1835)
Imminent Dangers to the Free Institutions of the United States Through Foreign Immigration, and the Present State of the Naturalization Laws (1835)
The Electro-magnetic Telegraph (1855)
Examination of the Telegraphic Apparatus and the Processes in Telegraphy (1869)
About Samuel Morse
Samuel Finley Breese Morse was an American inventor and painter. After establishing his reputation as a portrait painter, Morse, in his middle age, contributed to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs. He was a co-developer and the namesake of Morse code in 1837 and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Samuel Morse FAQ
- How many books has Samuel Morse written?
- Samuel Morse published 2 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel Morse's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Academies of Arts.
- What is Samuel Morse's last book?
- The Present Attempt to Dissolve the American Union (1862).
- What is Samuel Morse's most famous book?
- Academies of Arts (1827) is Samuel Morse's most widely read book.
- Does Samuel Morse write under a pen name?
- Yes: Samuel Morse has also published as American and Brutus.
- Can I read Samuel Morse's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Samuel Morse 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.