Here are some of his notable works:
Major Works:
* "Histoire des nations civilisées du Mexique et de l'Amérique Centrale" (History of the Civilized Nations of Mexico and Central America, 1857-1859): This multi-volume work is considered his magnum opus and is a comprehensive study of Mesoamerican history, languages, and civilizations.
* "Quiché Manuscript: The Popol Vuh: A Sacred Book of the Ancient Quiché Maya" (1861): This translation and analysis of the Popol Vuh, the sacred text of the Quiché Maya, is one of the most important works on Mayan mythology and history.
* "Manava-Dharmasastra, or the Institutes of Manu" (1868): This translation of the ancient Indian legal and religious text, the Manu Smriti, reflects his interest in comparative religion and ancient civilizations.
Other Works:
* "L'Amérique ancienne" (Ancient America, 1855)
* "La Grammaire Quichée" (Quiché Grammar, 1862)
* "Mélanges relatifs aux antiquités mexicaines" (Miscellany Relating to Mexican Antiquities, 1869)
* "Les Religions du Mexique" (The Religions of Mexico, 1869)
Brasseur de Bourbourg's work was controversial in his time, as he often challenged the traditional interpretations of Mesoamerican history and culture. However, his work remains valuable today for its insights into the complexity and richness of Mayan civilization.