Mary Somerville books in order
Scottish scientist, writer and polymath
- Lived
- 1780–1872
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
Mary Somerville published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences (1834). The best-known is Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville (1874).
Updated September 2026
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Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville
Mary Somerville's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
On the Connection of the Physical Sciences (1846)
Personal Recollections (1873)
Other books in order
Physical Geography (1848)
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About Mary Somerville
Mary Somerville was a Scottish scientist, writer, and polymath. She studied mathematics and astronomy, and in 1835 she and Caroline Herschel were elected as the first female Honorary Members of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Somerville FAQ
- How many books has Mary Somerville written?
- Mary Somerville published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Somerville's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville.
- What is Mary Somerville's last book?
- Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville (1874).
- What is Mary Somerville's most famous book?
- Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville (1874) is Mary Somerville's most widely read book.
- Can I read Mary Somerville's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Mary Somerville 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.