Catharine Beecher books in order
United States educator
- Lived
- 1800–1878
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 15
Catharine Beecher published 11 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 3 other books, beginning with Arithmetic Simplified (1832). The best-known is Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book (1846).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Catharine Beecher
Non-fiction in order
An Essay on the Education of Female Teachers (1835)
The Evils Suffered by American Women and American Children (1846)
Letters to the People on Health and Happiness (1855)
The American Woman's Home by Catharine E. Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe (1869)
Principles of Domestic Science as Applied to the Duties and Pleasures of Home (1870)
Woman's Profession as Mother and Educator (1872)
The New Housekeeper's Manual (1873)
Children's books in order
Physiology and Calisthenics (1856)
Other books in order
Arithmetic Simplified (1832)
Truth Stranger Than Fiction: A Narrative of Recent Transactions, Involving Inquiries in Regard (1850)
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About Catharine Beecher
Catharine Esther Beecher was an American educator and writer known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kindergarten into children's education. She published the advice manual The American Woman's Home with her sister Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1869 and was an anti-suffragist. Some sources spell her first name as "Catherine".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Catharine Beecher FAQ
- How many books has Catharine Beecher written?
- Catharine Beecher published 11 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Catharine Beecher's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book.
- What is Catharine Beecher's last book?
- The New Housekeeper's Manual (1873).
- What is Catharine Beecher's most famous book?
- Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book (1846) is Catharine Beecher's most widely read book.
- Can I read Catharine Beecher's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Catharine Beecher 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.