John William Draper books in order
British-American academic
- Lived
- 1811–1882
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
John William Draper published 5 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with A Treatise on the Forces Which Produce the Organization of Plants (1844). The best-known is A Text-book on Chemistry (1847).
Updated September 2026
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A Text-book on Chemistry
John William Draper's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Thoughts on the Future Civil Policy of America (1865)
History of the American Civil War (1867)
Scientific Memoirs (1878)
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe (1891)
Other books in order
A Treatise on the Forces Which Produce the Organization of Plants (1844)
A Text-book on Chemistry (1847)
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About John William Draper
John William Draper was an English polymath: a scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with pioneering portrait photography (1839–40) and producing one of the first detailed photographs of the moon in 1840. He was also the first president of the American Chemical Society (1876–77) and a founder of the New York University School of Medicine.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John William Draper FAQ
- How many books has John William Draper written?
- John William Draper published 5 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John William Draper's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Text-book on Chemistry.
- What is John William Draper's last book?
- Scientific Memoirs (1878).
- What is John William Draper's most famous book?
- A Text-book on Chemistry (1847) is John William Draper's most widely read book.
- Can I read John William Draper's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by John William Draper 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.