Gaston Tissandier books in order
French chemist, meteorologist, aviator and editor
- Lived
- 1843–1899
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Gaston Tissandier published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Wonders of Water (1872). The best-known is History and Handbook of Photography (1876).
Updated September 2026
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History and Handbook of Photography
Gaston Tissandier's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
History and Handbook of Photography (1876)
The Eiffel Tower (1889)
Other books in order
Wonders of Water (1872)
Popular Scientific Recreations in Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry, Etc., Etc., Etc (1882)
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About Gaston Tissandier
Gaston Tissandier was a French chemist, meteorologist, aviator, and editor. He founded and edited the scientific magazine La Nature and wrote several books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gaston Tissandier FAQ
- How many books has Gaston Tissandier written?
- Gaston Tissandier published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gaston Tissandier's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with History and Handbook of Photography.
- What is Gaston Tissandier's last book?
- The Eiffel Tower (1889).
- What is Gaston Tissandier's most famous book?
- History and Handbook of Photography (1876) is Gaston Tissandier's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gaston Tissandier's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Gaston Tissandier is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.