H. Rider Haggard Reading Order
7 series · 81 books · Born 1856-06-22
H. Rider Haggard was a prolific English author known for his captivating adventure novels that often explore lush and exotic landscapes, particularly in Africa. Over his lengthy career, which spanned from 1882 to 2019, he penned 81 books across seven series, including his acclaimed works featuring characters like Allan Quatermain and Ayesha, along with standalone novels and non-fiction. His storytelling has left a lasting impact on the adventure genre, solidifying his place as a pioneer of imaginative exploration in literature.
Allan Quatermain Series
Complete16 books (1885–2002)
Start with King Solomon's Mines, the first of 16 books in the Allan Quatermain series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  King Solomon's Mines 1885Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Allan Quatermain 1887Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Allan's Wife 1887Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Maiwa's Revenge 1888Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Marie 1912Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Child of Storm 1913Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Holy Flower 1915Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Ivory Child 1916Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Finished 1917Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Ancient Allan 1920Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  She and Allan 1921Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Heu Heu 1924Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Treasure of the Lake 1926Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Allan Quatermain and the Ice Gods 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Allan's Wife, with Hunter Quatermain's Story 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Tales of Allan Quatermain and Others 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1985–2019)
Start with Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls and read in order.
Ayesha Series
Complete3 books (1886–1923)
Start with She and read in order.
Chapbooks Series
Complete1 book (1887–1887)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Allan Quatermain's Wife 1887Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Complete H. Rider Haggard Anthology 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete11 books (1882–1980)
Start with Cetywayo and His White Neighbours, the first of 11 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Cetywayo and His White Neighbours 1882Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Farmer's Year 1899Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Winter Pilgrimage 1901Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Rural England 1902Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Gardener's Year 1905Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Regeneration 1910Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Rural Denmark and Its Lessons 1911Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Diary of an African Journey 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | After the War Settlement and Employment of Ex-service Men 1916Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Days of My Life 1926Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Private Diaries of Sir H. Rider Haggard, 1914-1925 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete46 books (1885–1999)
Start with The Witch's Head, the first of 46 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Witch's Head 1885Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Tale of Three Lions 1887Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jess 1887Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Colonel Quaritch, V.C. 1888Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mr. Meeson's Will 1888Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Cleopatra 1889Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Beatrice 1890Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The World's Desire 1890Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Saga of Eric Brighteyes / Eric Brighteyes 1891Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Nada the Lily 1892Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Montezuma's Daughter 1893Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The People of the Mist 1894Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Heart of the World 1895Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Joan Haste 1895Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Wizard 1896Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Doctor Therne 1898Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Swallow 1898Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Last Boer War 1899Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Spring of a Lion 1899Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Black Heart and White Heart 1900Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Elissa 1900Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Lysbeth 1901Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Pearl-Maiden 1903Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Stella Fregelius 1903Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Brethren 1904Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Benita / The Spirit of Bambatse 1906Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Way of the Spirit 1906Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Fair Margaret 1907Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The Ghost Kings 1908Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  The Yellow God 1908Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Lady of Blossholme 1909Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Morning Star 1910Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Queen Sheba's Ring 1910Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Red Eve 1911Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  The Mahatma and the Hare 1911Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  The Wanderer's Necklace 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Love Eternal 1918Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | Moon of Israel 1918Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  When the World Shook 1919Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Smith and the Pharaohs 1920Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | The missionary and the witch-doctor 1920Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  The Virgin of the Sun 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 |  Queen of the Dawn 1925Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 |  Mary of Marion Isle 1929Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 |  Belshazzar 1930Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.