Percival Lowell books in order
American astronomer
- Lived
- 1855–1916
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Percival Lowell published 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Chosön, the Land of the Morning Calm (1886). The best-known is Occult Japan (1894).
Updated September 2026
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Occult Japan
Percival Lowell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Chosön, the Land of the Morning Calm (1886)
Noto (1891)
Occult Japan (1894)
Mars and Its Canals (1906)
Other books in order
The Soul of the Far East (1888)
Mars (1895)
The Solar System (1903)
Mars as the Abode of Life (1908)
The Evolution of Worlds (1909)
About Percival Lowell
Percival Lowell was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, and furthered theories of a ninth planet within the Solar System. He founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Percival Lowell FAQ
- How many books has Percival Lowell written?
- Percival Lowell published 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Percival Lowell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Occult Japan.
- What is Percival Lowell's last book?
- Mars and Its Canals (1906).
- What is Percival Lowell's most famous book?
- Occult Japan (1894) is Percival Lowell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Percival Lowell's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Percival Lowell 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.