BVBook Verdict

By decade

Books of the 1740s

The books we recommend first published in the 1740s — 5 titles across every category.

Fanny Hill John Cleland · 1748 Essential Read Get it on Amazon →
De l'esprit des lois Charles-Louis de Secondat baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu · 1748 Recommended Get it on Amazon →
The History of Tom Jones Henry Fielding · 1749 Recommended Get it on Amazon →
Memoirs of Fanny Hill John Cleland · 1749 Recommended See details →
Histoire naturelle comte de Buffon Georges-Louis Leclerc · 1749 Recommended See details →

Shop 1740s books on Amazon

Every link opens an Amazon search. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best 1740s books — printSearch on Amazon →Best 1740s books — KindleSearch on Amazon →Best 1740s audiobooksSearch on Amazon →