Books:
* The Great Basin Kingdom: An Economic History of the Latter-day Saints, 1830-1900 (1958): A landmark study of the economic development of the Mormon Church in the Great Basin region.
* The Mormon Frontier: The Story of the Latter-day Saints in the West, 1846-1865 (1969): A comprehensive account of the Mormon migration and settlement in the West.
* The Fertile Valley: The Mormon Country in the Latter Nineteenth Century (1978): A detailed look at Mormon life and society in Utah during the late 19th century.
* Great Basin Kingdom: An Economic History of the Latter-day Saints, 1830-1900 (Second Edition, 1993): A revised and updated edition of his groundbreaking work.
* The Legacy of Brigham Young (1985): A biography of Brigham Young, the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
* The Mormon Enigma: The Life and Teachings of Joseph Smith (1992): A biography of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism.
* The Western Frontier of Mormonism (1999): A collection of essays exploring various aspects of Mormon history in the West.
Articles and Other Works:
In addition to his books, Arrington published numerous articles in scholarly journals and contributed to several encyclopedias and anthologies. He was also a prolific lecturer and speaker, sharing his knowledge of Mormon history with wide audiences.
Arrington's works have been influential in shaping the study of Mormon history and offer valuable insights into the complexities of Mormon faith and culture.