Henry Home, Lord Kames books in order
Scottish philosopher, judge and agricultural improver
- Lived
- 1696–1782
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 12
Henry Home, Lord Kames published 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Essays Upon Several Subjects Concerning British Antiquities (1747). The best-known is Elements of Criticism (1762).
Updated September 2026
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Elements of Criticism
Henry Home, Lord Kames's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Essays Upon Several Subjects Concerning British Antiquities (1747)
Historical Law-tracts (1758)
Introduction to the Art of Thinking (1761)
Elements of Criticism (1762)
Sketches of the History of Man (1774)
Loose Hints Upon Education (1781)
Loose Hints Upon Education, Chiefly Concerning the Culture of the Heart (1781)
An Abridgment of Elements of Criticism (1831)
Other books in order
Principles of Equity (1760)
Progress of Flax-husbandry in Scotland (1766)
Elucidations Respecting the Common and Statute Law of Scotland (1777)
Gentleman Farmer (2014)
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About Henry Home, Lord Kames
Henry Home, Lord Kames was a Scottish writer, philosopher and judge who played a major role in Scotland's Agricultural Revolution. A central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, he was a founding member of the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh and active in The Select Society. Home acted as patron to some of the most influential thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, including philosopher David Hume, economist Adam Smith, writer James Boswell, philosopher William Cullen and naturalist John Walker.
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Henry Home, Lord Kames FAQ
- How many books has Henry Home, Lord Kames written?
- Henry Home, Lord Kames published 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Home, Lord Kames's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Elements of Criticism.
- What is Henry Home, Lord Kames's last book?
- Loose Hints Upon Education, Chiefly Concerning the Culture of the Heart (1781).
- What is Henry Home, Lord Kames's most famous book?
- Elements of Criticism (1762) is Henry Home, Lord Kames's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henry Home, Lord Kames's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Henry Home, Lord Kames are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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