Eliza Acton books in order
British food writer and poet
- Lived
- 1799–1859
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
Eliza Acton published 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Modern Cookery for Private Families (1845).
Updated September 2026
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Modern Cookery for Private Families
Eliza Acton's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Modern Cookery for Private Families (1845)
Modern Cookery, in All Its Branches (1845)
The English Bread Book (1857)
About Eliza Acton
Eliza Acton was an English food writer and poet who produced one of Britain's first cookery books aimed at the domestic reader, Modern Cookery for Private Families. The book introduced the now-universal practice of listing ingredients and giving suggested cooking times for each recipe. It included the first recipes in English for Brussels sprouts and for spaghetti. It also contains the first recipe for what Acton called "Christmas pudding"; the dish was normally called plum pudding, recipes for which had appeared previously, although Acton was the first to put the name and recipe together.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Eliza Acton FAQ
- How many books has Eliza Acton written?
- Eliza Acton published 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eliza Acton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Modern Cookery for Private Families.
- What is Eliza Acton's last book?
- The English Bread Book (1857).
- What is Eliza Acton's most famous book?
- Modern Cookery for Private Families (1845) is Eliza Acton's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.