Robert Chambers books in order
Scottish publisher and writer
- Lived
- 1802–1871
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Robert Chambers published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 8 other books, beginning with Notices of the Most Remarkable Fires in Edinburgh (1824). The best-known is The Book of Days (1862).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Chambers
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The Book of Days
Robert Chambers's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
encyclopædia. A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1860), with Ephraim Chambers
Non-fiction in order
History of the English Language and Literature (1837)
A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen (1852)
Domestic Annals of Scotland (1858)
The Book of Days (1862)
The Songs of Scotland Prior to Burns (1862)
Traditions of Edinburgh (1868)
History of the Rebellion of 1745-6 (1869)
Poetry in order
The Scottish Ballads (1829)
Other books in order
Notices of the Most Remarkable Fires in Edinburgh (1824)
History of the Rebellion in Scotland in 1745, 1746 (1827)
The Scottish Songs; Collected and Illustrated (1829)
Cyclopaedia of English Literature (1843)
Ancient Sea-margins (1848)
Popular Rhymes of Scotland (1858)
Information for the People (1859)
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All free classicsDomestic Annals of Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume 2 (of 2)
Domestic Annals of Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume 1 (of 2)
Life of Sir Walter Scott, with Abbotsford Notanda
Spirit of Chambers's Journal
A picture of Stirling
Edinburgh Papers. Edinburgh Merchants and Merchandise in Old Times
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 431
The Romantic Scottish Ballads
About Robert Chambers
Robert Chambers was a Scottish publisher, geologist, evolutionary thinker, author and journal editor who, like his elder brother and business partner William Chambers, was highly influential in mid-19th-century scientific and political circles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Chambers FAQ
- How many books has Robert Chambers written?
- Robert Chambers published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Chambers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book of Days.
- What is Robert Chambers's last book?
- History of the Rebellion of 1745-6 (1869).
- What is Robert Chambers's most famous book?
- The Book of Days (1862) is Robert Chambers's most widely read book.
- Can I read Robert Chambers's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Robert Chambers 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.