Richard A. Proctor published 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 10 other books, beginning with Half-hours with the Telescope (1868). The best-known is The Borderland of Science (1873).
Updated September 2026
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The Borderland of Science
Richard A. Proctor's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Borderland of Science (1873)
Pleasant Ways in Science (1879)
Rough Ways Made Smooth (1880)
Familiar Science Studies (1882)
Children's books in order
Poetry in order
The Poetry Of Astronomy (1882)
Other books in order
Other Worlds Than Ours (1870)
The Orbs Around Us (1872)
The Sun (1872)
The Expanse of Heaven (1873)
The Moon (1873)
Our Place Among Infinities (1876)
Mysteries of Time and Space (1883)
The Great Pyramid (1883)
Chance and Luck (1887)
How to Play Whist (1891)
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About Richard A. Proctor
Richard Anthony Proctor FRAS was an English astronomer. He is best remembered for having produced one of the earliest maps of Mars in 1867 from 27 drawings by the English observer William Rutter Dawes. His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped.
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Richard A. Proctor FAQ
- How many books has Richard A. Proctor written?
- Richard A. Proctor published 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard A. Proctor's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Borderland of Science.
- What is Richard A. Proctor's last book?
- Familiar Science Studies (1882).
- What is Richard A. Proctor's most famous book?
- The Borderland of Science (1873) is Richard A. Proctor's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard A. Proctor's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Richard A. Proctor are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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