Asa Gray published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 12 other books, beginning with A Flora of North America (1838). The best-known is Botany for Young People and Common Schools (1863).
Updated September 2026
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Botany for Young People and Common Schools
Asa Gray's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Flora of North America (1838)
How Plants Grow, a Simple Introduction to Structural Botany (1858)
Non-fiction in order
First Lessons in Botany and Vegetable Physiology (1857)
Natural Science and Religion (1990)
Children's books in order
Botany for Young People and Common Schools (1863)
Other books in order
Botanical Text-book (1842)
Introduction to Structural and Systematic Botany and Vegetable Physiology (1858)
Field, Forest, and Garden Botany (1868)
Lessons in Botany and Vegetable Physiology (1868)
Botany for Young People (1872)
School and Field Book of Botany (1873)
Elements Of Botony (1887)
Darwiniana (1888)
Synoptical Flora of North America (1897)
Genera Florae Americae Boreali-Orientalis Illustrata (2018)
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About Asa Gray
Asa Gray was an American botanist who was considered the most important American botanist of the 19th century. His Darwiniana (1876) was considered by some as an important explanation of how religion and science were not necessarily mutually exclusive. Gray was adamant that a genetic connection must exist between all members of a species. He was also strongly opposed to the ideas of hybridization within one generation and special creation in the sense of its not allowing for evolution. Gray was a strong supporter of Darwin while at the same time being a proponent of theistic evolution.
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Asa Gray FAQ
- How many books has Asa Gray written?
- Asa Gray published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Asa Gray's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Botany for Young People and Common Schools.
- What is Asa Gray's last book?
- How Plants Grow, a Simple Introduction to Structural Botany (1858).
- What is Asa Gray's most famous book?
- Botany for Young People and Common Schools (1863) is Asa Gray's most widely read book.
- Can I read Asa Gray's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Asa Gray 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.