William Caxton books in order
English merchant and printer
- Lived
- 1422–1492
- Country
- England
- Books
- 1
William Caxton published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Golden Legend: Or, Lives of the Saints (1476).
Updated September 2026
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The Golden Legend: Or, Lives of the Saints
William Caxton's most-read book.
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The Golden Legend: Or, Lives of the Saints (1476)
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About William Caxton
William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England in 1476, and as a printer to be the first English retailer of printed books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Caxton FAQ
- How many books has William Caxton written?
- William Caxton published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Caxton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Golden Legend: Or, Lives of the Saints.
- What is William Caxton's last book?
- The Golden Legend: Or, Lives of the Saints (1476).
- What is William Caxton's most famous book?
- The Golden Legend: Or, Lives of the Saints (1476) is William Caxton's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Caxton's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by William Caxton 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.