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Jane Marcet books in order

British writer of scientific books

Lived
1769–1858
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4

Jane Marcet published 1 children's book and 3 other books, beginning with Conversations on Chemistry (1806).

Updated September 2026

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Children's books in order

  1. Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England (1830)

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Other books in order

  1. Conversations on Chemistry (1806)

    358 pages

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  2. Conversations on Natural Philosophy (1819)

    252 pages

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  3. Conversations on Natural Philosophy, by the Author of Conversations on Chemistry (1839)

    560 pages

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About Jane Marcet

Jane Marcet was an English salonnière of Republic of Geneva descent, and an innovative writer of popular, explanatory science books. She also broke ground with Conversations on Political Economy (1816), which explain the ideas of Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus and David Ricardo.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jane Marcet FAQ

How many books has Jane Marcet written?
Jane Marcet published 1 children's book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jane Marcet's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Conversations on Chemistry.
What is Jane Marcet's last book?
Conversations on Natural Philosophy, by the Author of Conversations on Chemistry (1839).
What is Jane Marcet's most famous book?
Conversations on Chemistry (1806) is Jane Marcet's most widely read book.
Can I read Jane Marcet's books for free?
Yes. 5 books by Jane Marcet are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.