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English novelist, journalist, traveller and egyptologist

Lived
1831–1892
Country
United Kingdom
Books
5

Amelia Edwards published 2 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Half a Million of Money (1865). The best-known is A Thousand Miles Up the Nile (1888).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Amelia Edwards

Standalone novels in order

  1. Egypt and Its Monuments (1891)

    325 pages

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  2. Pharaohs, Fellahs and Explorers (1891)

    325 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Mugby Junction (1866), with Charles Dickens

    60 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. A Thousand Miles Up the Nile (1888)

    499 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Half a Million of Money (1865)

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About Amelia Edwards

Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards, also known as Amelia B. Edwards, was an English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist. Her literary successes included the ghost story "The Phantom Coach" (1864), the novels Barbara's History (1864) and Lord Brackenbury (1880), and the travelogue of Egypt A Thousand Miles up the Nile (1877). She also edited a poetry anthology published in 1878.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Amelia Edwards FAQ

How many books has Amelia Edwards written?
Amelia Edwards published 2 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Amelia Edwards's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Thousand Miles Up the Nile.
What is Amelia Edwards's last book?
Pharaohs, Fellahs and Explorers (1891).
What is Amelia Edwards's most famous book?
A Thousand Miles Up the Nile (1888) is Amelia Edwards's most widely read book.
Can I read Amelia Edwards's books for free?
Yes. 4 books by Amelia Edwards are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.