Schuyler Colfax published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The "laws" of Kansas (1856). The best-known is Fremont's Hundred Days in Missouri (1862).
Updated September 2026
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Fremont's Hundred Days in Missouri
Schuyler Colfax's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The "laws" of Kansas (1856)
Fremont's Hundred Days in Missouri (1862)
Life and Principles of Abraham Lincoln (1865)
Other books in order
The Morman Question (1870)
About Schuyler Colfax
Schuyler Colfax Jr. was an American journalist, businessman, and politician who served as the 17th vice president of the United States from 1869 to 1873, and prior to that as the 25th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1863 to 1869. Originally a Whig, then part of the short-lived People's Party of Indiana, and later a Republican, he was the U.S. representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district from 1855 to 1869.
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Schuyler Colfax FAQ
- How many books has Schuyler Colfax written?
- Schuyler Colfax published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Schuyler Colfax's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fremont's Hundred Days in Missouri.
- What is Schuyler Colfax's last book?
- Life and Principles of Abraham Lincoln (1865).
- What is Schuyler Colfax's most famous book?
- Fremont's Hundred Days in Missouri (1862) is Schuyler Colfax's most widely read book.
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