Matthew Fontaine Maury books in order
United States Navy officer
- Lived
- 1806–1873
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Matthew Fontaine Maury published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 5 other books, beginning with Explanations and Sailing Directions to Accompany the Wind and Current Charts (1851). The best-known is The Physical Geography of the Sea (1855).
Updated September 2026
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The Physical Geography of the Sea
Matthew Fontaine Maury's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Physical Geography of the Sea (1855)
Children's books in order
New Complete Geography (1906)
Other books in order
Explanations and Sailing Directions to Accompany the Wind and Current Charts (1851)
The Physical Geography of the Sea, and Its Meteorology (1861)
Physical Geography (1874)
Manual of Geography (1878)
Elementary Geography (1881)
About Matthew Fontaine Maury
Matthew Fontaine Maury was an American oceanographer and naval officer, serving the United States and then joining the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Matthew Fontaine Maury FAQ
- How many books has Matthew Fontaine Maury written?
- Matthew Fontaine Maury published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Matthew Fontaine Maury's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Physical Geography of the Sea.
- What is Matthew Fontaine Maury's last book?
- The Physical Geography of the Sea (1855).
- What is Matthew Fontaine Maury's most famous book?
- The Physical Geography of the Sea (1855) is Matthew Fontaine Maury's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.