Lewis H. Morgan books in order
American anthropologist
- Lived
- 1818–1881
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Lewis H. Morgan published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Report to the Regents of the University, Upon the Articles Furnished to the Indian Collection (1850). The best-known is Ancient Society (1877).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lewis H. Morgan
Standalone novels in order
League of the Ho-dé-no-sau-nee, or Iroquois (1851)
Non-fiction in order
Ancient Society (1877)
The Indian Journals, 1859-62 (1900)
Other books in order
Report to the Regents of the University, Upon the Articles Furnished to the Indian Collection (1850)
Laws of Descent of the Iroquois (1857)
The American Beaver and His Works (1868)
Systems of Consanguinity and Affinity of the Human Family (1870)
Montezuma's Dinner (1876)
On the Ruins of a Stone Pueblo on the Animas River in New Mexico (1879)
About Lewis H. Morgan
Lewis Henry Morgan (November 21, 1818 – December 17, 1881) was an American anthropologist and social theorist, who worked as a railroad lawyer. He is best known for his work on kinship and social structure, his theories of social evolution, and his ethnography of the Iroquois. Interested in what holds societies together, he proposed the concept that the earliest human domestic institution was the matrilineal clan, not the patriarchal family.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lewis H. Morgan FAQ
- How many books has Lewis H. Morgan written?
- Lewis H. Morgan published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lewis H. Morgan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ancient Society.
- What is Lewis H. Morgan's last book?
- Houses and House-life of the American Aborigines (1881).
- What is Lewis H. Morgan's most famous book?
- Ancient Society (1877) is Lewis H. Morgan's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lewis H. Morgan's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Lewis H. Morgan are 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.