Thomas Hart Benton published 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri (1831). The best-known is Historical and Legal Examination of That Part of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott Case, Which Declares the Unconstitutionality of the Missouri Compromise Act, and the Self-extension of the Constitution to Territories, Carrying Slavery Along with It (1857).
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Historical and Legal Examination of That Part of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott Case, Which Declares the Unconstitutionality of the Missouri Compromise Act, and the Self-extension of the Constitution to Territories, Carrying Slavery Along with It
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Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri, on the Bill Providing for the Reduction and Graduation of the Price of the Public Lands (1838)
Speech of Hon. Thomas H. Benton, of Missouri, on the Cabinet Plan for a Federal Exchequer (1842)
Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri, on the Oregon Question (1846)
Letter from Col. Benton to the People of Missouri (1853)
Thirty Years' View (1854)
Other books in order
Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri (1831)
Nebraska and Kansas (1854)
Historical and Legal Examination of That Part of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott Case, Which Declares the Unconstitutionality of the Missouri Compromise Act, and the Self-extension of the Constitution to Territories, Carrying Slavery Along with It (1857)
Historical and Legal Examination of That Part of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott Case (1858)
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About Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton, nicknamed "Old Bullion", was an American politician, attorney, soldier, and longtime United States senator from Missouri. A member of the Democratic Party, he was an architect and champion of westward expansion by the United States, a cause that became known as manifest destiny. Benton served in the Senate from 1821 to 1851, becoming the first member of that body to serve five terms.
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Thomas Hart Benton FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Hart Benton written?
- Thomas Hart Benton published 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Hart Benton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Historical and Legal Examination of That Part of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott Case, Which Declares the Unconstitutionality of the Missouri Compromise Act, and the Self-extension of the Constitution to Territories, Carrying Slavery Along with It.
- What is Thomas Hart Benton's last book?
- Thirty Years' View (1854).
- What is Thomas Hart Benton's most famous book?
- Historical and Legal Examination of That Part of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott Case, Which Declares the Unconstitutionality of the Missouri Compromise Act, and the Self-extension of the Constitution to Territories, Carrying Slavery Along with It (1857) is Thomas Hart Benton's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Hart Benton's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Thomas Hart Benton are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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