William Cullen books in order
Scottish physician, chemist and agriculturalist;
- Lived
- 1710–1790
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
William Cullen published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with First Lines of the Practice of Physic (1777).
Updated September 2026
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First Lines of the Practice of Physic
William Cullen's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
First Lines of the Practice of Physic (1777)
A Treatise of the Materia Medica (1789)
The Works of William Cullen, M.D. Vol. II (1827)
Other books in order
Lectures on the Materia Medica (1773)
First Lines of the Practice of Physic. for the Use of Students in the University of Edinburgh (1777)
Institutions of Medicine: Part I. Physiology. for the Use of the Students in the University of (1785)
About William Cullen
William Cullen was a Scottish physician, chemist and agriculturalist from Hamilton, Scotland, who also served as a professor at the Edinburgh Medical School. Cullen was a central figure in the Scottish Enlightenment: He was David Hume's physician, and was friends with Joseph Black, Henry Home, Adam Ferguson, John Millar, and Adam Smith, among others.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Cullen FAQ
- How many books has William Cullen written?
- William Cullen published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Cullen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with First Lines of the Practice of Physic.
- What is William Cullen's last book?
- A Treatise of the Materia Medica (1789).
- What is William Cullen's most famous book?
- First Lines of the Practice of Physic (1777) is William Cullen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.