Thomas Clarkson books in order
English abolitionist
- Lived
- 1760–1846
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
Thomas Clarkson published 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly the African (1786). The best-known is An Essay on the Impolicy of the African Slave Trade (1788).
Updated September 2026
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An Essay on the Impolicy of the African Slave Trade
Thomas Clarkson's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
An Essay on the Impolicy of the African Slave Trade (1788)
Letters on the Slave-trade (1791)
The History of the Rise, Progress, & Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-trade, by the British Parliament (1808)
Memoirs of the Private and Public Life of William Penn (1813)
Other books in order
A Summary View of the Slave Trade and of the Probable Consequences of Its Abolition (1787)
A Portraiture of Quakerism (1806)
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About Thomas Clarkson
Thomas Clarkson was an English abolitionist, and a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. He helped found the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade and helped achieve passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which ended British trade in slaves.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Clarkson FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Clarkson written?
- Thomas Clarkson published 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Clarkson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Essay on the Impolicy of the African Slave Trade.
- What is Thomas Clarkson's last book?
- Memoirs of the Private and Public Life of William Penn (1813).
- What is Thomas Clarkson's most famous book?
- An Essay on the Impolicy of the African Slave Trade (1788) is Thomas Clarkson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Clarkson's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Thomas Clarkson 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.