The most famous work of English literature written by a physician. Browne did not intend to have it published, but manuscripts of the work circulated privately. Two unauthorized and inaccurate editions were issued surreptitiously by the same publisher in the same year.

This was Sir William Osler's favorite book. He may have learned the entire work by heart, and was fond of giving copies of later editions to friends. Full text of the first and second editions from penelope.uchicago.edu at this link.

In this widely read work of popular science that underwent six editions in Browne's lifetime Browne debunked numerous quack cures, etc. Full text from quod.lib.umich.edu at this link. Digital facsimile of the 4th edition (1658) from the Internet Archive at this link.

Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.

One of the most eloquent and learned discussions of death. Full annotated text from penelope.uchicago.edu at this link.

Auction catalogue of the libraries of Sir Thomas Browne and his son Dr. Edward Browne. Digital facsimile of a xerographic copy from the Hathi Trust at this link.

Revised and slightly expanded from Keynes's first edition (6 vols., London: Faber & Faber, 1928-31).

Second edition, revised and augmented.