How many books has Arthur Aikin written?

Arthur Aikin published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Arthur Aikin's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire.

What is Arthur Aikin's last book?

Illustrations of Arts and Manufactures (1841).

What is Arthur Aikin's most famous book?

Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire (1797) is Arthur Aikin's most widely read book.

Arthur Aikin books in order

British chemist, mineralogist, author

Lived: 1773–1854
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 5

History

Arthur Aikin published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire (1797).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Arthur Aikin

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Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire
Arthur Aikin's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire (1797)
231 pages
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The Natural History of the Year (1798)
197 pages
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Illustrations of Arts and Manufactures (1841)
376 pages
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Other books in order

A Dictionary of Chemistry and Mineralogy (1807)
176 pages
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A Manual of Mineralogy (1814)
263 pages
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About Arthur Aikin

Arthur Aikin was an English chemist, mineralogist and scientific writer, and was a founding member of the Chemical Society. He first became its treasurer in 1841, and later became the society's second president.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Arthur Aikin FAQ

How many books has Arthur Aikin written?: Arthur Aikin published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Arthur Aikin's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire.
What is Arthur Aikin's last book?: Illustrations of Arts and Manufactures (1841).
What is Arthur Aikin's most famous book?: Journal of a Tour Through North Wales and Part of Shropshire (1797) is Arthur Aikin's most widely read book.