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Jacob Abbott

4 series 62 books in order 4 standalone books

Abbott was a 19th-century American writer known for his extensive body of work, particularly in the field of children's literature. From 1825 to 1829, he served as a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College. He was licensed to preach in 1826 and later founded the Mount Vernon School for Young Ladies in Boston, where he served as principal from 1829 to 1833. He also founded the Eliot Congregational Church in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and served as its pastor from 1834 to 1835. Abbott was involved in the establishment of several educational institutions, including Abbott's Institute and the Mount Vernon School for Boys in New York City. He authored 180 books and collaborated on 31 others, producing works in various genres, including juvenile fiction, history, biography, and religious literature. He died in Farmington, Maine, in 1879.

Born
1803
Known for
Makers of History, The Rollo Series, Franconia Stories, Jonas Stories

Series by Jacob Abbott

Makers of History

42 books in order · 1848–1861

  1. Cover of Mary, Queen of Scots

    Mary, Queen of Scots

    1848 · Jacob Abbott

    The book provides a historical account of Mary, Queen of Scots, focusing on her life and reign as a prominent figure in Scottish history. It is…

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    Charles II

    1848 · Jacob Abbott

    Charles II is a historical biography written for young readers, presenting the life of the English monarch Charles II. The book provides a narrative…

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  3. Cover of King Alfred of England

    King Alfred of England

    1849 · Jacob Abbott

    This book presents Alfred the Great as the founder, in some sense, of the British monarchy, describing how he laid the foundations on which the…

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    Elizabeth I

    1849 · Jacob Abbott

    A biography of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England for 45 years without a husband or sons and made it the most powerful kingdom in the world.

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  5. Cover of History of Hannibal the Carthaginian

    History of Hannibal the Carthaginian

    1849 · Jacob Abbott

    History of Hannibal the Carthaginian by Jacob Abbott is a historical narrative that recounts the life and military campaigns of the Carthaginian…

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    Julius Caesar

    1849 · Jacob Abbott

    A biography by Jacob Abbott, a prolific author of juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books, and works in popular science. This…

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    Maria Antoinette

    1849 · John S. C. Abbott

    The book "Maria Antoinette" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical narrative focusing on the life of the Austrian-born queen of France. It presents her…

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  8. Cover of History of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt

    History of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt

    1851 · Jacob Abbott

    The book explores the life of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, focusing on her historical significance and the impact of her beauty on major political…

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  9. Cover of History of Josephine

    History of Josephine

    1851 · Jacob Abbott

    History of Josephine" by Jacob Abbott is a fictional narrative written for young readers, presented in a style suitable for children's education and…

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  10. Cover of History of Nero

    History of Nero

    1853 · Jacob Abbott

    The book "History of Nero" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account focusing on the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. It is based on the…

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The Rollo Series

1 book in order · 1855

  1. Rollo Learning to Read

    1855 · Jacob Abbott

    Rollo Learning to Read is a 1855 book by Jacob Abbott. It is part of the series The Rollo Series.

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Franconia Stories

10 books in order · 1850–1855

  1. Cover of Malleville

    Malleville

    1850 · Jacob Abbott

    Malleville is a novel by Jacob Abbott that follows the experiences of a young boy named Henry as he navigates life in a rural community. The story…

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    Wallace

    1850 · Jacob Abbott

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  3. Cover of Mary Erskine

    Mary Erskine

    1850 · Jacob Abbott

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  4. Cover of Beechnut

    Beechnut

    1850 · Jacob Abbott

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  5. Cover of Mary Bell; a Franconia story
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  6. Cover of Ellen Linn a Franconia Story
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  7. Cover of Rodolphus

    Rodolphus

    1852 · Jacob Abbott

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  8. Agnes

    1853 · Jacob Abbott

    Agnes by Jacob Abbott is a fictional work published in 1853 by Harper & Brothers in New York City. It belongs to the "Franconia stories" series and…

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  9. Cover of Stuyvesant

    Stuyvesant

    1853 · Jacob Abbott

    Stuyvesant by Jacob Abbott is a fictional work published in 1853 by Harper & Brothers, presented as part of the "Franconia stories" series. The book…

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  10. Caroline

    1855 · Jacob Abbott

    Caroline is a novel by Jacob Abbott, published in the original publisher's binding of red cloth with gilt-stamped titles and a black-illustrated…

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Jonas Stories

6 books in order · 1839–1855

  1. Cover of Caleb in the country

    Caleb in the country

    1839 · Jacob Abbott

    Caleb in the Country is a children's novel by Jacob Abbott, part of a series of stories featuring the character Caleb. The book presents a narrative…

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  2. Cover of Jonas a judge; or, Law among the boys
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  3. Cover of Jonas on a farm in winter

    Jonas on a farm in winter

    1853 · Jacob Abbott

    Jonas on a Farm in Winter is a children's book that continues a series begun with "Jonas's Stories" and "Jonas a Judge," and serves as a companion to…

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    Jonas's stories

    1854 · Jacob Abbott

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  5. Cover of Caleb in town

    Caleb in town

    1855 · Jacob Abbott

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  6. Cover of Jonas on a farm in summer

    Jonas on a farm in summer

    1855 · Jacob Abbott

    The book is part of the "Jonas books" series and features a blue cloth binding with a diamond pattern stamped in blind on the boards, and the title,…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Rollo in Scotland
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  2. Cover of Romulus
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  3. Cover of History of Cyrus the Great
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  4. Cover of Xerxes
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jacob Abbott written?

We list 62 books by Jacob Abbott across 4 series, published between 1839–1861 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jacob Abbott's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Xerxes.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.