Thomas Say published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with American Entomology (1817).
Updated September 2026
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American Entomology
Thomas Say's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains, Performed in the Years 1819 and '20, by Order of the Hon. J.c. Calhoun, Sec'y of War: Under the Command of Major Stephen H. Long (1822)
Non-fiction in order
Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains (1823)
Other books in order
American Entomology (1817)
American Conchology (1830)
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About Thomas Say
Thomas Say was an American entomologist, conchologist, and herpetologist. His studies of insects and shells, numerous contributions to scientific journals, and scientific expeditions to Florida, Georgia, the Rocky Mountains, Mexico, and elsewhere made him an internationally known naturalist. Say has been called the father of American descriptive entomology and American conchology. He served as librarian for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, curator at the American Philosophical Society, and professor of natural history at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Thomas Say FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Say written?
- Thomas Say published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Say's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with American Entomology.
- What is Thomas Say's last book?
- Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains (1823).
- What is Thomas Say's most famous book?
- American Entomology (1817) is Thomas Say's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Say's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Thomas Say 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.