Roderick Murchison books in order
British geologist
- Lived
- 1792–1871
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
Roderick Murchison published 4 books, beginning with Address to the Royal Geographical Society of London (1852).
Updated September 2026
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Address to the Royal Geographical Society of London
Roderick Murchison's most-read book.
Other books in order
Address to the Royal Geographical Society of London (1852)
Siluria (1854)
On the Relative Powers of Glaciers and Floating Icebergs in Modifying the Surface of the Earth (1864)
On the Parts of England and Wales (1866)
About Roderick Murchison
Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, 1st Baronet was a Scottish geologist who served as director-general of the British Geological Survey from 1855 until his death in 1871. He is noted for investigating and describing the Silurian, Devonian and Permian systems.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Roderick Murchison FAQ
- How many books has Roderick Murchison written?
- Roderick Murchison published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roderick Murchison's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Address to the Royal Geographical Society of London.
- What is Roderick Murchison's last book?
- On the Parts of England and Wales (1866).
- What is Roderick Murchison's most famous book?
- Address to the Royal Geographical Society of London (1852) is Roderick Murchison's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.