Claude Farrère books in order
French writer and French navy officer
- Lived
- 1876–1957
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
Claude Farrère published 2 novels, beginning with Thomas the Lambkin (1913). The best-known is Useless Hands (1926).
Updated September 2026
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Useless Hands
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Claude Farrère books in order of publication
Thomas the Lambkin (1913)
Useless Hands (1926)
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About Claude Farrère
Claude Farrère, pseudonym of Frédéric-Charles Bargone, was a French Navy officer and writer. Many of his novels are based in exotic locations such as Istanbul, Saigon, or Nagasaki.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Claude Farrère FAQ
- How many books has Claude Farrère written?
- Claude Farrère published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Claude Farrère's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Useless Hands.
- What is Claude Farrère's last book?
- Useless Hands (1926).
- What is Claude Farrère's most famous book?
- Useless Hands (1926) is Claude Farrère's most widely read book.
- Can I read Claude Farrère's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Claude Farrère is 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.