George Smith books in order
English Assyriologist
- Lived
- 1840–1876
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
George Smith published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Phonetic Values of the Cuneiform Characters (1871). The best-known is The Chaldean Account of Genesis (1876).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George Smith
Non-fiction in order
The Assyrian Eponym Canon (1875)
Other books in order
The Phonetic Values of the Cuneiform Characters (1871)
The Chaldean Account of Genesis... from the Cuneiform Inscriptions (1880)
About George Smith
George Smith was a pioneering English Assyriologist who first discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest-known written works of literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George Smith FAQ
- How many books has George Smith written?
- George Smith published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Chaldean Account of Genesis.
- What is George Smith's last book?
- The Chaldean Account of Genesis (1876).
- What is George Smith's most famous book?
- The Chaldean Account of Genesis (1876) is George Smith's most widely read book.
- Can I read George Smith's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by George Smith 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.