How many books has Wendell Phillips written?

Wendell Phillips published 7 non-fiction books and 14 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Wendell Phillips's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Speeches, Lectures, and Letters.

What is Wendell Phillips's most famous book?

Speeches, Lectures, and Letters (1863) is Wendell Phillips's most widely read book.

Wendell Phillips books in order

American abolitionist, advocate for Native Americans, orator and lawyer

Lived: 1811–1884
Country: United States
Books: 21

History

Wendell Phillips published 7 non-fiction books and 14 other books, beginning with Can Abolitionists Vote (1845). The best-known is Speeches, Lectures, and Letters (1863).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Wendell Phillips

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Speeches, Lectures, and Letters
Wendell Phillips's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

The Lesson of the Hour (1859)
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Disunion (1861)
46 pages
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Wendell Phillips on the War (1861)
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Speeches, Lectures, and Letters (1863)
562 pages
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Toussaint L'Ouverture (1869)
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Wendell Phillips in Faneuil Hall (1875)
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The Lost Arts (1884)
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Other books in order

Can Abolitionists Vote (1845)
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The Constitution a Pro-slavery Compact (1845)
208 pages
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Review of Lysander Spooner's Essay on the Unconstitutionality of Slavery (1847)
95 pages
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Review of Webster's Speech on Slavery (1850)
44 pages
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Freedom for Women (1851)
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Speeches Before the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society (1852)
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Speech of Wendell Phillips (1853)
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Argument of Wendell Phillips, Esq (1855)
43 pages
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No Slave Hunting in the Old Bay State (1859)
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Argument of Wendell Phillips, Esq. Against the Repeal of the Personal Liberty Law (1861)
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Daniel O'Connell, the Irish Patriot (1884)
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Eulogy of Garrison (1884)
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William Lloyd Garrison (1897)
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Shall Women Have the Right to Vote? (1910)
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About Wendell Phillips

Wendell Phillips was an American abolitionist, labor reformer, temperance activist, advocate for Native Americans, orator, and attorney.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Wendell Phillips FAQ

How many books has Wendell Phillips written?: Wendell Phillips published 7 non-fiction books and 14 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Wendell Phillips's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Speeches, Lectures, and Letters.
What is Wendell Phillips's last book?: The Lost Arts (1884).
What is Wendell Phillips's most famous book?: Speeches, Lectures, and Letters (1863) is Wendell Phillips's most widely read book.