Louis Agassiz published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Lake Superior (1850). The best-known is Geological Sketches (1866).
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Geological Sketches
Louis Agassiz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
An Essay on Classification (1859)
Non-fiction in order
Lake Superior (1850)
The Structure of Animal Life (1866)
A Journey in Brazil (1867)
Natural History Illustrations (1889)
Other books in order
Principles of Zoölogy (1853)
Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America (1857)
Methods of Study in Natural History (1863)
Geological Sketches (1866)
Glacial Phenomena in Maine (1867)
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About Louis Agassiz
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz was a Swiss-born American biologist and geologist who is recognized as a scholar of Earth's natural history.
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Louis Agassiz FAQ
- How many books has Louis Agassiz written?
- Louis Agassiz published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Louis Agassiz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Geological Sketches.
- What is Louis Agassiz's last book?
- A Journey in Brazil (1867).
- What is Louis Agassiz's most famous book?
- Geological Sketches (1866) is Louis Agassiz's most widely read book.
- Can I read Louis Agassiz's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Louis Agassiz 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.