William Carey books in order
English Baptist missionary and Particular Baptist minister
- Lived
- 1761–1834
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
William Carey published 4 books, beginning with An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians (1792).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Carey
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An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians
William Carey's most-read book.
Other books in order
An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians (1792)
A Grammar of the Bengalee Language (1805)
A Grammar of the Punjabee Language (1812)
About William Carey
William Carey was an English Christian missionary, Particular Baptist minister, translator, social reformer and cultural anthropologist who founded the Serampore College and the Serampore University, the first degree-awarding university in India and cofounded the Serampore Mission Press.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Carey FAQ
- How many books has William Carey written?
- William Carey published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Carey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians.
- What is William Carey's last book?
- A Grammar of the Punjabee Language (1812).
- What is William Carey's most famous book?
- An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians (1792) is William Carey's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Carey's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by William Carey is 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.