José de Acosta published 3 non-fiction books, beginning with The Natural and Moral History of the Indies (1589).
Updated September 2026
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The Natural and Moral History of the Indies
José de Acosta's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Natural and Moral History of the Indies (1589)
The Natvrall and Morall Historie of the East and West Indies (1604)
The Natural & Moral History of the Indies (1880)
About José de Acosta
José de Acosta, SJ was a sixteenth-century Spanish Jesuit missionary and naturalist in Latin America. His deductions regarding the ill effects of crossing over the Andes in 1570 related to the atmosphere being too thin for human needs led to the modern understanding of a variety of altitude sickness, now referred to as Acosta's disease.
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José de Acosta FAQ
- How many books has José de Acosta written?
- José de Acosta published 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read José de Acosta's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Natural and Moral History of the Indies.
- What is José de Acosta's last book?
- The Natural and Moral History of the Indies (1589).
- What is José de Acosta's most famous book?
- The Natural and Moral History of the Indies (1589) is José de Acosta's most widely read book.
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