Pierre André Latreille books in order
French zoologist and entomologist
- Lived
- 1762–1833
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Pierre André Latreille published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Genera Crustaceorum Et Insectorum: Secundum Ordinem Naturalem in Familias Disposita, Iconibus (1806). The best-known is The Animal Kingdom (1827).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pierre André Latreille
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The Animal Kingdom
Pierre André Latreille's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Animal Kingdom (1827)
Other books in order
Genera Crustaceorum Et Insectorum: Secundum Ordinem Naturalem in Familias Disposita, Iconibus (1806)
On the Geographical Distribution of Insects (1821)
About Pierre André Latreille
Pierre André Latreille was a French zoologist, specialising in arthropods. Having trained as a Roman Catholic priest before the French Revolution, Latreille was imprisoned, and only regained his freedom after recognising a rare beetle species he found in the prison, Necrobia ruficollis.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pierre André Latreille FAQ
- How many books has Pierre André Latreille written?
- Pierre André Latreille published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre André Latreille's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Animal Kingdom.
- What is Pierre André Latreille's last book?
- The Animal Kingdom (1827).
- What is Pierre André Latreille's most famous book?
- The Animal Kingdom (1827) is Pierre André Latreille's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.