Michael Faraday books in order
British scientist
- Lived
- 1791–1867
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Michael Faraday published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 13 other books, beginning with Chemical Manipulation (1827).
Updated September 2026
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Chemical Manipulation
Michael Faraday's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle: To Which Is Added a Lecture on Platinum (1861)
Non-fiction in order
Experimental Researches in Chemistry and Physics (1859)
The Letters of Faraday and Schoenbein, 1836-1862 (1899)
Scientific Papers: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology (1910)
Children's books in order
Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle (1861)
Other books in order
Chemical Manipulation (1827)
Terrestrial Magneto-electric Induction; Force and Direction of Magneto-electric Induction Generally (1832)
On a New Law of Electric Conduction; on Conducting Power Generally (1833)
On Electro-chemical Decomposition (1833)
On Electro-chemical Decomposition, Continued (1834)
On the Electricity of the Voltaic Pile (1834)
On the Power of Metals and Other Solids to Induce the Combination of Gaseous Bodies (1834)
On Induction (1838)
Experimental Researches in Electricity (1839)
Notice of the Character and Direction of the Electric Force of the Gymnotus (1839)
On the Source of Power in the Voltaic Pile (1840)
On the Source of Power in the Voltaic Pile, Continued (1840)
A Course of Six Lectures on the Various Forces of Matter and Their Relations to Each Other (1860)
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About Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday was an English chemist and physicist who contributed vastly to the study of electrochemistry and electromagnetism. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and electrolysis. Although Faraday received little formal education, as a self-made man, he was one of the most influential scientists in history. It was by his research on the magnetic field around a conductor carrying a direct current that Faraday established the concept of the electromagnetic field in physics. Faraday also established that magnetism could affect rays of light and that there was an underlying relationship between the two phenomena. He similarly discovered the principles of electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and the laws of electrolysis. His inventions of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundation of electric motor technology, and it was largely due to his efforts that electricity became practical for use in technology. The SI unit of capacitance, the farad, is named after him.
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Michael Faraday FAQ
- How many books has Michael Faraday written?
- Michael Faraday published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Faraday's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chemical Manipulation.
- What is Michael Faraday's last book?
- A Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle: To Which Is Added a Lecture on Platinum (1861).
- What is Michael Faraday's most famous book?
- Chemical Manipulation (1827) is Michael Faraday's most widely read book.
- Can I read Michael Faraday's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Michael Faraday 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.