James Gregory books in order
Scottish mathematician and astronomer
- Lived
- 1638–1675
- Country
- Kingdom of Scotland
- Books
- 1
James Gregory published 1 book, beginning with The Great and New Art of Weighing Vanity (1672).
Updated September 2026
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The Great and New Art of Weighing Vanity
James Gregory's most-read book.
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The Great and New Art of Weighing Vanity (1672)
About James Gregory
James Gregory was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer. His surname is sometimes spelt as Gregorie, the original Scottish spelling. He described an early practical design for the reflecting telescope – the Gregorian telescope – and made advances in trigonometry, discovering infinite series representations for several trigonometric functions.
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James Gregory FAQ
- How many books has James Gregory written?
- James Gregory published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Gregory's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Great and New Art of Weighing Vanity.
- What is James Gregory's last book?
- The Great and New Art of Weighing Vanity (1672).
- What is James Gregory's most famous book?
- The Great and New Art of Weighing Vanity (1672) is James Gregory's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.