William Bradford books in order
English Separatist leader in Leiden, Holland and in Plymouth Colony
- Lived
- 1590–1657
- Country
- England
- Books
- 1
William Bradford published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Of Plymouth Plantation.
Updated September 2026
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Of Plymouth Plantation
William Bradford's most-read book.
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Of Plymouth Plantation (1970)
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About William Bradford
William Bradford was an English Pilgrim Separatist and Governor of Plymouth Colony, originally from the West Riding of Yorkshire in Northern England. He moved to Leiden in the Dutch Republic in order to escape persecution from King James I of England, and then emigrated to the Plymouth Colony on the Mayflower in 1620. He was a signatory to the Mayflower Compact and went on to serve as Governor of Plymouth Colony intermittently for about 30 years between 1621 and 1657. He served as a commissioner of the United Colonies of New England on multiple occasions and served twice as president. His journal Of Plymouth Plantation covered the years from 1620 to 1646 in Plymouth.
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William Bradford FAQ
- How many books has William Bradford written?
- William Bradford published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Bradford's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Of Plymouth Plantation.
- What is William Bradford's most famous book?
- Of Plymouth Plantation is William Bradford's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Bradford's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by William Bradford 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.