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H. Rider Haggard

H. Rider Haggard Reading Order

7 series · 81 books · Born 1856-06-22

Action & AdventureNon-Fiction

H. Rider Haggard was a prolific English novelist who pioneered the adventure genre with tales of discovery and danger across remote African landscapes. His Allan Quatermain series and other works established many of the conventions of Lost World fiction, featuring intrepid explorers uncovering hidden civilizations and ancient mysteries. With over eighty books spanning multiple series from the 1880s onward, Haggard created an influential body of action-driven narratives that captivated readers seeking thrilling escapades in uncharted territories.

Allan Quatermain Series

Complete

16 books (1885–2002)

Start with King Solomon's Mines, the first of 16 books in the Allan Quatermain series.

Start this series with King Solomon's Mines

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King Solomon's Mines
1885Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Allan Quatermain
Allan Quatermain
1887Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Allan's Wife
Allan's Wife
1887Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Maiwa's Revenge
Maiwa's Revenge
1888Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Marie
6
Cover of Child of Storm
Child of Storm
1913Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Holy Flower
8
Cover of The Ivory Child
The Ivory Child
1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Finished
10
Cover of The Ancient Allan
The Ancient Allan
1920Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of She and Allan
She and Allan
1921Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Heu Heu
13
Cover of Treasure of the Lake
Treasure of the Lake
1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Allan Quatermain and the Ice Gods
1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Allan's Wife, with Hunter Quatermain's Story
Allan's Wife, with Hunter Quatermain's Story
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Tales of Allan Quatermain and Others
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1985–2019)

Start with Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls and read in order.

Start this series with Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls

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1
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Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Tales Before Tolkien
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
30 Occult & Supernatural Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ayesha Series

Complete

3 books (1886–1923)

Start with She and read in order.

Start this series with She

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1
Cover of She
2
Cover of Ayesha
3
Cover of Wisdom's Daughter
Wisdom's Daughter
1923Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Chapbooks Series

Complete

1 book (1887–1887)

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1
Cover of Allan Quatermain's Wife
Allan Quatermain's Wife
1887Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
The Complete H. Rider Haggard Anthology
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

11 books (1882–1980)

Start with Cetywayo and His White Neighbours, the first of 11 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Cetywayo and His White Neighbours

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Cetywayo and His White Neighbours
1882Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Farmer's Year
1899Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of A Winter Pilgrimage
A Winter Pilgrimage
1901Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Rural England
Rural England
1902Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of A Gardener's Year
A Gardener's Year
1905Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Regeneration
1910Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Rural Denmark and Its Lessons
Rural Denmark and Its Lessons
1911Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Diary of an African Journey
Diary of an African Journey
1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
After the War Settlement and Employment of Ex-service Men
1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Days of My Life
1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of The Private Diaries of Sir H. Rider Haggard, 1914-1925
The Private Diaries of Sir H. Rider Haggard, 1914-1925
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

46 books (1885–1999)

Start with The Witch's Head, the first of 46 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Witch's Head

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1
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The Witch's Head
1885Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Tale of Three Lions
1887Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Jess
4
Cover of Colonel Quaritch, V.C.
Colonel Quaritch, V.C.
1888Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Mr. Meeson's Will
Mr. Meeson's Will
1888Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
7
Cover of Beatrice
8
Cover of The World's Desire
The World's Desire
1890Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Saga of Eric Brighteyes / Eric Brighteyes
Saga of Eric Brighteyes / Eric Brighteyes
1891Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Nada the Lily
Nada the Lily
1892Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Montezuma's Daughter
Montezuma's Daughter
1893Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The People of the Mist
1894Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Heart of the World
Heart of the World
1895Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Joan Haste
15
16
Cover of Doctor Therne
Doctor Therne
1898Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of Swallow
18
Cover of The Last Boer War
The Last Boer War
1899Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
The Spring of a Lion
1899Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Black Heart and White Heart
Black Heart and White Heart
1900Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Cover of Elissa
22
Cover of Lysbeth
23
Cover of Pearl-Maiden
Pearl-Maiden
1903Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Cover of Stella Fregelius
Stella Fregelius
1903Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Cover of The Brethren
The Brethren
1904Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Cover of Benita / The Spirit of Bambatse
Benita / The Spirit of Bambatse
1906Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
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The Way of the Spirit
1906Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
Cover of Fair Margaret
Fair Margaret
1907Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29
Cover of The Ghost Kings
The Ghost Kings
1908Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
Cover of The Yellow God
The Yellow God
1908Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31
Cover of The Lady of Blossholme
The Lady of Blossholme
1909Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32
Cover of Morning Star
Morning Star
1910Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33
Cover of Queen Sheba's Ring
Queen Sheba's Ring
1910Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34
Cover of Red Eve
35
Cover of The Mahatma and the Hare
The Mahatma and the Hare
1911Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36
Cover of The Wanderer's Necklace
The Wanderer's Necklace
1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37
Cover of Love Eternal
Love Eternal
1918Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38
Moon of Israel
1918Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39
Cover of When the World Shook
When the World Shook
1919Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40
Cover of Smith and the Pharaohs
Smith and the Pharaohs
1920Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41
The missionary and the witch-doctor
1920Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42
Cover of The Virgin of the Sun
The Virgin of the Sun
1922Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43
Cover of Queen of the Dawn
Queen of the Dawn
1925Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44
Cover of Mary of Marion Isle
Mary of Marion Isle
1929Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45
Cover of Belshazzar
46
Cover of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has H. Rider Haggard written?
H. Rider Haggard has written 81 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1882 to 2019.
What is the first book in each H. Rider Haggard series?
Here are the first books in H. Rider Haggard's series: Allan Quatermain: King Solomon's Mines; Anthologies: Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls; Ayesha: She; Non-Fiction: Cetywayo and His White Neighbours.
What order should I read H. Rider Haggard's books?
We recommend reading H. Rider Haggard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are H. Rider Haggard's series complete?
H. Rider Haggard has 7 completed series.

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