Erasmus Darwin books in order
English physician
- Lived
- 1731–1802
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 9
Erasmus Darwin published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with The Botanic Garden (1789).
Updated September 2026
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The Botanic Garden
Erasmus Darwin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Zoonomia (1794)
Non-fiction in order
A Plan for the Conduct of Female Education in Boarding Schools (1797)
The Botanic Garden. a Poem in Two Parts (1825)
Poetry in order
The Botanic Garden (1789)
The Temple of Nature (1803)
Beauties of the Botanic Garden (1805)
The Poetical Works of Erasmus Darwin (1806)
Other books in order
The Botanic Garden. Part Ii (1789)
Phytologia (1800)
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About Erasmus Darwin
Erasmus Robert Darwin was an English physician. One of the key thinkers of the Midlands Enlightenment, he was also a natural philosopher, physiologist, abolitionist, inventor, freemason, and poet.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Erasmus Darwin FAQ
- How many books has Erasmus Darwin written?
- Erasmus Darwin published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erasmus Darwin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Botanic Garden.
- What is Erasmus Darwin's last book?
- A Plan for the Conduct of Female Education in Boarding Schools (1797).
- What is Erasmus Darwin's most famous book?
- The Botanic Garden (1789) is Erasmus Darwin's most widely read book.
- Can I read Erasmus Darwin's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Erasmus Darwin 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.