Agnes Arber books in order
British botanist
- Lived
- 1879–1960
- Books
- 8
Agnes Arber published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Herbals (1912). The best-known is Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution (1912).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Agnes Arber
Standalone novels in order
Water Plants (1920)
Non-fiction in order
Herbals (1912)
The Mind and the Eye (1954)
The Manifold and the One (1967)
Other books in order
Monocotyledons (1925)
The Gramineae (1934)
The Natural Philosophy of Plant Form (1970)
About Agnes Arber
Agnes Arber FRS was a British plant morphologist and anatomist, historian of botany and philosopher of biology. She was born in London but lived most of her life in Cambridge, including the last 51 years of her life. She was the first woman botanist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society and the third woman overall. She was the first woman to receive the Gold Medal of the Linnean Society of London.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Agnes Arber FAQ
- How many books has Agnes Arber written?
- Agnes Arber published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Agnes Arber's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution.
- What is Agnes Arber's last book?
- The Mind and the Eye (1954).
- What is Agnes Arber's most famous book?
- Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution (1912) is Agnes Arber's most widely read book.
- Can I read Agnes Arber's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Agnes Arber is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.