Eduard Suess books in order
Austrian geologist
- Lived
- 1831–1914
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 2
Eduard Suess published 2 books, beginning with The Future of Silver (1893). The best-known is The Face of the Earth (1904).
Updated September 2026
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The Face of the Earth
Eduard Suess's most-read book.
Other books in order
The Future of Silver (1893)
The Face of the Earth (1904)
About Eduard Suess
Eduard Suess was an Austrian geologist and a specialist on the geography of the Alps. He is responsible for hypothesising two major former geographical features, the supercontinent Gondwana and the Tethys Ocean. He also introduced the concepts of eustasy. As a professor of geology at the University of Vienna, he was a founding figure in geology in Austria, influencing numerous geologists across Europe. He was considered the "dean of geology" at the beginning of the twentieth century. He was also an Austrian parliament representative for the liberal party.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eduard Suess FAQ
- How many books has Eduard Suess written?
- Eduard Suess published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eduard Suess's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Face of the Earth.
- What is Eduard Suess's last book?
- The Face of the Earth (1904).
- What is Eduard Suess's most famous book?
- The Face of the Earth (1904) is Eduard Suess's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.