Books By Charles Darwin

In all, there are 25 books by Charles Darwin. This scientist, famous for his theory of evolution by natural selection, also called Charles Darwin theory, was known for being prolific. His books are highly scientific and his research well-documented. The material presented in his books has been used throughout the world as a foundation for theory and research. This list of books covers every book written by Charles Darwin from 1839-1881.

List of Books by Charles Darwin

1. Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of HMS Beagle
This three-volume book was published in 1839. It was co-authored by Darwin, King and Fitz-Roy.

2. Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of HMS Beagle: The Narrative
This narrative was published in 1839 also. It was written by Darwin alone.

3. Mammalia
This was a book detailing part of the zoology of the Beagle voyage. It was ghost-written by George Waterhouse for Darwin in 1839.

4. Fossil Mammalia
This was a book detailing another part of the zoology of the Beagle voyage. It was ghost-written by Richard Owen for Darwin in 1840.

5. Birds
This was a book detailing another part of zoology of the Beagle voyage. It was ghost-written by John Gould for Darwin in 1841.

6. Fish
This was a book detailing another part of zoology of the Beagle voyage. It was ghost-written by Leonard Jenyns for Darwin in 1842.

7. The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs
This was a book describing geological observations from trips to South America. It was published in 1842.

8. Reptiles
This was a book detailing another part of zoology of the Beagle voyage. It was ghost-written by Thomas Bell in 1843.

9. Volcanic Islands
This was a book describing geological observations from trips to South America. It was published in 1844.

10. South America
This was a book describing geological observations from trips to South America. It was published in 1846.

11. Living Cirripedia
This book about barnacles was published in 1851.

12. Monograph of the Fossil Lepadidae
This book was published in 1851.

13. Fossil Cirripedia
This book about barnacles was published in 1854.

14. Monograph of the Fossil Balanidae
This book was published in 1854.

15. The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection
This book on survival of the fittest was published in 1859.

16. On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids Are Fertilized by Insects
This book on pollination techniques was published in 1862.

17. The Movement and Habits of Climbing Plants
This book was published in 1864.

18. The Variations of Animals and Plants Under Domestication
This book on change related to domestication of species was published in 1868.

19. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
This book on the history of man was published in 1871.

20. The Expressions of Emotions in Man and Animals
This book was published in 1872.

21. Insectivorous Plants
This book was considered a smash hit when compared to the earlier version, "Origin of Species." It was published in 1875.

22. The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilization in the Vegetable Kingdom
This book was published in 1876.

23. The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species
This book was published in 1877.

24. Erasmus Darwin
This biography of Darwin's grandfather was published in 1878.

25. The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, With Observations on Their Habits
This final book was published in 1881.