
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
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Occult Chemistry
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Standalone novels in order
Thought-Forms: A Record of Clairvoyant Investigation (1905), with Annie Besant

The Inner Life (1910)

Man (1913)

Clairvoyance (1918)

Monad and Other Essays Upon the Higher Consciousness (1920)

The Hidden Side of Christian Festivals (1920)

The Masters and the Path (1925)

Glimpses of Masonic History (1954)

Invisible Helpers (1967)

Perfume of Egypt and Other Weird Stories (1971)
Novellas in order

The Astral Plane (1895)

The Devachanic Plane (1896)

Occult Chemistry (1908), with Annie Besant

A Textbook of Theosophy (1912)
Non-fiction in order

Hidden Side of Things (1994)
Other books in order

An Outline of Theosophy (1902)

Man Visible and Invisible (1902)

The Life After Death (1912)

Starlight (1917)

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

Dreams (1942)

The Chakras (1972)
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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.
