William Morris Davis books in order
American geographer
- Lived
- 1850–1934
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
William Morris Davis published 1 non-fiction book and 9 other books, beginning with The Structure of the Triassic Formation of the Connecticut Valley (1888). The best-known is Geographical Essays (1909).
Updated September 2026
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Geographical Essays
William Morris Davis's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Handbook of Northern France (1918)
Other books in order
The Structure of the Triassic Formation of the Connecticut Valley (1888)
The Butterflies of the Eastern United States and Canada (1889)
Elementary Meteorology (1894)
Physical Geography (1898)
Elementary Physical Geography (1902)
Practical Exercises in Physical Geography (1908)
Geographical Essays (1909)
A Graduate School of Geography (1922)
The Coral Reef Problem (1928)
About William Morris Davis
William Morris Davis was an American geographer, geologist, geomorphologist, and meteorologist, often called the "father of American geography".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Morris Davis FAQ
- How many books has William Morris Davis written?
- William Morris Davis published 1 non-fiction book and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Morris Davis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Geographical Essays.
- What is William Morris Davis's last book?
- A Handbook of Northern France (1918).
- What is William Morris Davis's most famous book?
- Geographical Essays (1909) is William Morris Davis's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.