Bayard Taylor books in order
United States poet, novelist and travel writer
- Lived
- 1825–1878
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 37
Bayard Taylor published 4 novels, 2 short story collections, 18 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 5 poetry collections and 7 other books, beginning with Views A-foot (1846). The best-known is The Echo Club, and Other Literary Diversions (1876).
Updated September 2026
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The Echo Club, and Other Literary Diversions
Bayard Taylor's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hannah Thurston (1863)
The Story of Kennett (1866)
Joseph and His Friend (1870)
Beauty and the Beast (1872)
Short story collections in order
American Short Stories (1904)
Non-fiction in order
Views A-foot (1846)
Eldorado, or Adventures in the Path of Empire, Comprising a Voyage to California, Via Panama (1850)
The Lands of the Saracen (1854)
A Visit to India, China, and Japan, in the Year 1853 (1855)
Cyclopaedia of Modern Travel (1856)
Northern Travel (1857)
At Home and Abroad (1859)
Travels in Greece and Russia, with an Excursion to Crete (1859)
Colorado (1867)
Colorado: A Summer Trip (1867)
By-ways of Europe (1869)
Japan in Our Day (1872)
Travels in Arabia (1872)
Travels in South Africa (1872)
Central Asia (1874)
Studies in German Literature (1879)
Critical Essays and Literary Notes (1880)
Children's books in order
Boys of Other Countries (1876)
Poetry in order
Rhymes of Travel (1849)
Poems of the Orient (1854)
Poems of Home and Travel (1855)
The Echo Club, and Other Literary Diversions (1876)
The National Ode (1876)
Other books in order
Hand-book of Literature and the Fine Arts (1852)
John Godfrey's Fortunes; Related by Himself (1864)
The Picture of St. John (1866)
Lars (1873)
Prince Deukalion (1878)
The Works of Bayard Taylor (1882)
Life and Letters of Bayard Taylor (1884)
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About Bayard Taylor
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel writer, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bayard Taylor FAQ
- How many books has Bayard Taylor written?
- Bayard Taylor published 4 novels, 2 short story collections, 18 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 5 poetry collections and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bayard Taylor's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Echo Club, and Other Literary Diversions.
- What is Bayard Taylor's last book?
- Critical Essays and Literary Notes (1880).
- What is Bayard Taylor's most famous book?
- The Echo Club, and Other Literary Diversions (1876) is Bayard Taylor's most widely read book.
- Can I read Bayard Taylor's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Bayard Taylor 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.