Dorothea Dix books in order
American author and social reformer
- Lived
- 1802–1887
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Dorothea Dix published 1 children's book and 3 other books, beginning with Conversations on Common Things, Or, Guide to Knowledge (1824).
Updated September 2026
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Conversations on Common Things, Or, Guide to Knowledge
Dorothea Dix's most-read book.
Children's books in order
Conversations on Common Things, Or, Guide to Knowledge (1824)
Other books in order
The Garland of Flora (1829)
Remarks on Prisons and Prison Discipline in the United States (1845)
Memorial of Miss D.L. Dix (1847)
About Dorothea Dix
Dorothea Lynde Dix was an American advocate on behalf of the poor mentally ill. By her vigorous and sustained program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, she helped create the first generation of American mental asylums. During the Civil War, she served as a Superintendent of Army Nurses.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dorothea Dix FAQ
- How many books has Dorothea Dix written?
- Dorothea Dix published 1 children's book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dorothea Dix's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Conversations on Common Things, Or, Guide to Knowledge.
- What is Dorothea Dix's last book?
- Memorial of Miss D.L. Dix (1847).
- What is Dorothea Dix's most famous book?
- Conversations on Common Things, Or, Guide to Knowledge (1824) is Dorothea Dix's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.