Portrait of Charles Webster Leadbeater

Charles Webster Leadbeater books in order

British theosophist

Lived
1854–1934
Country
United Kingdom
Books
22

Charles Webster Leadbeater published 10 novels, 4 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books, beginning with The Astral Plane (1895). The best-known is Occult Chemistry (1908).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Charles Webster Leadbeater

Standalone novels in order

  1. Thought-Forms: A Record of Clairvoyant Investigation (1905), with Annie Besant

  2. The Inner Life (1910)

    559 pages

  3. Man (1913)

    529 pages

  4. Clairvoyance (1918)

    197 pages

  5. Monad and Other Essays Upon the Higher Consciousness (1920)

    151 pages

  6. The Hidden Side of Christian Festivals (1920)

    508 pages

  7. The Masters and the Path (1925)

    364 pages

  8. Glimpses of Masonic History (1954)

    420 pages

  9. Invisible Helpers (1967)

    181 pages

  10. Perfume of Egypt and Other Weird Stories (1971)

    1090 pages

Novellas in order

  1. The Astral Plane (1895)

    104 pages

  2. The Devachanic Plane (1896)

    102 pages

  3. Occult Chemistry (1908), with Annie Besant

    109 pages

  4. A Textbook of Theosophy (1912)

    132 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Hidden Side of Things (1994)

    576 pages

Other books in order

  1. An Outline of Theosophy (1902)

    99 pages

  2. Man Visible and Invisible (1902)

    135 pages

  3. The Life After Death (1912)

    66 pages

  4. Starlight (1917)

    104 pages

  5. The Life After Death, and How Theosophy Unveils It (1918)

    66 pages

  6. Dreams (1942)

    69 pages

  7. The Chakras (1972)

    132 pages

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About Charles Webster Leadbeater

Charles Webster Leadbeater was a member of the Theosophical Society, Co-Freemasonry, an author on occult subjects, and the co-initiator, with J. I. Wedgwood, of the Liberal Catholic Church.

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Charles Webster Leadbeater FAQ

How many books has Charles Webster Leadbeater written?
Charles Webster Leadbeater published 10 novels, 4 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Charles Webster Leadbeater's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Occult Chemistry.
What is Charles Webster Leadbeater's last book?
The Masters and the Path (1925).
What is Charles Webster Leadbeater's most famous book?
Occult Chemistry (1908) is Charles Webster Leadbeater's most widely read book.
Can I read Charles Webster Leadbeater's books for free?
Yes. 6 books by Charles Webster Leadbeater 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.