John Cassin books in order
U.S. ornithologist
- Lived
- 1813–1869
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
John Cassin published 2 books, beginning with Mammalogy and Ornithology (1858). The best-known is Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America (1862).
Updated September 2026
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Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America
John Cassin's most-read book.
Other books in order
Mammalogy and Ornithology (1858)
About John Cassin
John Cassin was an American ornithologist from Pennsylvania. He worked as curator and vice president at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences and focused on the systemic classification of the academy's extensive collection of birds. He was one of the founders of the Delaware County Institute of Science and published several books describing 194 new species of birds. Five species of North American birds, a cicada, and a mineral are named in his honor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Cassin FAQ
- How many books has John Cassin written?
- John Cassin published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Cassin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America.
- What is John Cassin's last book?
- Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America (1862).
- What is John Cassin's most famous book?
- Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America (1862) is John Cassin's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Cassin's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by John Cassin 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.