Charles Godfrey Leland published 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 15 other books, beginning with Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling (1891). The best-known is Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches (1899).
Updated September 2026
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Non-fiction in order
Meister Karl's Sketch-book (1855)
Abraham Lincoln (1879)
Practical Education (1888)
Memoirs (1893)
Legends of Florence (1895)
Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches (Jul 1899)
Children's books in order
Johnnykin and the Goblins (1876)
Poetry in order
The Poetry and Mystery of Dreams (1856)
Hans Breitmann's Ballads (1869)
The Breitmann Ballads (1888)
Other books in order
The Art of Conversation (1869)
The Music-lesson of Confucius (1872)
Fusang, Or, the Discovery of America by Chinese Buddhist Priests in the Fifth Century (1875)
The Gypsies (1882)
Drawing and Designing in a Series of Lessons (1889)
A Manual of Wood Carving (1890)
Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling: Illustrated by Numerous Incantations (1891)
Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition (1892)
Leather Work (1892)
Elementary Metal Work (1894)
Pidgin-English Sing-song (1897)
Flaxius (1900)
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About Charles Godfrey Leland
Charles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.
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Charles Godfrey Leland FAQ
- How many books has Charles Godfrey Leland written?
- Charles Godfrey Leland published 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 15 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Godfrey Leland's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches.
- What is Charles Godfrey Leland's last book?
- Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches (1899).
- What is Charles Godfrey Leland's most famous book?
- Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches (1899) is Charles Godfrey Leland's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charles Godfrey Leland's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Charles Godfrey Leland 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.