James David Forbes books in order
Scottish physicist and glaciologist
- Lived
- 1809–1868
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
James David Forbes published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Physical Notices of the Bay of Naples (1828).
Updated September 2026
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Physical Notices of the Bay of Naples
James David Forbes's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Physical Notices of the Bay of Naples (1828)
Travels Through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain (1843)
A Review of the Progress of Mathematical and Physical Science in More Recent Times (1858)
Travels Through the Alps (1900)
Other books in order
Occasional Papers on the Theory of Glaciers (1859)
About James David Forbes
James David Forbes (1809–1868) was a Scottish physicist and glaciologist who worked extensively on the conduction of heat and seismology. Forbes was a resident of Edinburgh for most of his life, educated at its University and a professor there from 1833 until he became principal of the United College of St Andrews in 1859.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James David Forbes FAQ
- How many books has James David Forbes written?
- James David Forbes published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James David Forbes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Physical Notices of the Bay of Naples.
- What is James David Forbes's last book?
- A Review of the Progress of Mathematical and Physical Science in More Recent Times (1858).
- What is James David Forbes's most famous book?
- Physical Notices of the Bay of Naples (1828) is James David Forbes's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.