Simon Newcomb published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with A Critical Examination of Our Financial Policy During the Southern Rebellion (1865). The best-known is His Wisdom, the Defender (1900).
Updated September 2026
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His Wisdom, the Defender
Simon Newcomb's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
His Wisdom, the Defender (1900)
Non-fiction in order
A Critical Examination of Our Financial Policy During the Southern Rebellion (1865)
Principles of Political Economy (1885)
A Plain Man's Talk on the Labor Question (1886)
Other books in order
Algebra for Schools and Colleges (1881)
Astronomy for High Schools and Colleges (1881)
Astronomy (1885)
The Elements of the Four Inner Planets and the Fundamental Constants of Astronomy (1895)
Astronomy for Everybody (1902)
Popular Astronomy (1910)
Researches on the Motion of the Moon (1912)
About Simon Newcomb
Simon Newcomb was a Canadian–American astronomer, applied mathematician, and autodidactic polymath. He served as Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy and at Johns Hopkins University. Born in Nova Scotia, at the age of 19 Newcomb left an apprenticeship to join his father in Massachusetts, where the latter was teaching.
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Simon Newcomb FAQ
- How many books has Simon Newcomb written?
- Simon Newcomb published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Simon Newcomb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with His Wisdom, the Defender.
- What is Simon Newcomb's last book?
- The Reminiscences of an Astronomer (1903).
- What is Simon Newcomb's most famous book?
- His Wisdom, the Defender (1900) is Simon Newcomb's most widely read book.
- Can I read Simon Newcomb's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Simon Newcomb 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.