Richard Owen books in order
English biologist and paleontologist
- Lived
- 1804–1892
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
Richard Owen published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books, beginning with Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle (1838). The best-known is Description of the Skeleton of an Extinct Gigantic Sloth (1842).
Updated September 2026
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Description of the Skeleton of an Extinct Gigantic Sloth
Richard Owen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle (1838), with Charles Darwin and John Gould
A Manual of Scientific Enquiry: Prepared for the Use of Her Majesty's Navy and Adapted for Travellers in General (1849), with Charles Darwin and John Frederick William Herschel
Non-fiction in order
Essays and Observations on Natural History, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, and Geology (1861)
Other books in order
Description of the Skeleton of an Extinct Gigantic Sloth (1842)
Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Invertebrate Animals (1843)
The Principal Forms of the Skeleton and the Teeth (1854)
On the Classification and Geographical Distribution of the Mammalia (1859)
On the Anatomy of Vertebrates (1866)
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About Richard Owen
Sir Richard Owen was an English biologist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen is generally considered to have been an outstanding naturalist with a remarkable gift for interpreting fossils.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Owen FAQ
- How many books has Richard Owen written?
- Richard Owen published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Owen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Description of the Skeleton of an Extinct Gigantic Sloth.
- What is Richard Owen's last book?
- Essays and Observations on Natural History, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, and Geology (1861).
- What is Richard Owen's most famous book?
- Description of the Skeleton of an Extinct Gigantic Sloth (1842) is Richard Owen's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Owen's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Richard Owen 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.