Portrait of Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz

Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz books in order

American educator, naturalist, writer

Lived
1822–1907
Country
United States
Books
5
Also writes as
Actaea

Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz published 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 other books, beginning with A First Lesson in Natural History (1859). The best-known is Seaside Studies in Natural History (1865).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz

Non-fiction in order

  1. A Journey in Brazil (1886)

    540 pages

  2. Louis Agassiz (1890)

    794 pages

Children's books in order

  1. A First Lesson in Natural History (1859)

    64 pages

Other books in order

  1. Seaside Studies in Natural History (1865)

    157 pages

  2. Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence (1885)

    433 pages

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About Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz

Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz was an American educator, naturalist, writer, and the co-founder and first president of Radcliffe College. A researcher of natural history, she was an author and illustrator of natural history texts as well as a co-author of natural history texts with her husband, Louis Agassiz, and her stepson Alexander Agassiz.

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Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz FAQ

How many books has Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz written?
Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz published 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Seaside Studies in Natural History.
What is Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz's last book?
Louis Agassiz (1890).
What is Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz's most famous book?
Seaside Studies in Natural History (1865) is Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz's most widely read book.
Does Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz write under a pen name?
Yes: Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz has also published as Actaea.
Can I read Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz 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.