Elliott Coues published 2 non-fiction books and 12 other books, beginning with Birds of the Northwest (1874). The best-known is Field Ornithology (1874).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elliott Coues
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Field Ornithology
Elliott Coues's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Woman in the Case (1887)
History of the Expedition Under the Command of Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri River, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean, Performed During the Years 1804-5-6, by Order of the Government of the United States (1893)
Other books in order
Birds of the Northwest (1874)
Field Ornithology (1874)
Fur-bearing Animals (1877)
Monographs of North American Rodentia (1877)
The Fur-bearing Animals of North America (1877)
Birds of the Colorado Valley (1878)
A Check List of North American Birds (1879)
The Coues Check List of North American Birds (1882)
Avifauna Columbiana (1883)
Biogen (1884)
Key to North American Birds (1884)
Handbook of Field and General Ornithology (1890)
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About Elliott Coues
Elliott Ladd Coues was an American army surgeon, historian, ornithologist, and author. He led surveys of the Arizona Territory, and later as secretary of the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories. He founded the American Ornithological Union in 1883, and was editor of its publication, The Auk.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elliott Coues FAQ
- How many books has Elliott Coues written?
- Elliott Coues published 2 non-fiction books and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elliott Coues's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Field Ornithology.
- What is Elliott Coues's last book?
- History of the Expedition Under the Command of Lewis and Clark, to the Sources of the Missouri River, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean, Performed During the Years 1804-5-6, by Order of the Government of the United States (1893).
- What is Elliott Coues's most famous book?
- Field Ornithology (1874) is Elliott Coues's most widely read book.
- Can I read Elliott Coues's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Elliott Coues is 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.