Edith Durham published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Burden of the Balkans (1905). The best-known is High Albania (1909).
Updated September 2026
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High Albania
Edith Durham's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Burden of the Balkans (1905)
High Albania (1909)
The Serajevo Crime (1925)
Other books in order
Some Tribal Origins, Laws, and Customs of the Balkans (1928)
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About Edith Durham
Mary Edith Durham was a British artist, anthropologist and writer who is best known for her anthropological accounts of life in Albania in the early 20th century. Her advocacy on behalf of the Albanian cause and her Albanophilia gained her the devotion of many Albanians who consider her a national heroine.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edith Durham FAQ
- How many books has Edith Durham written?
- Edith Durham published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edith Durham's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with High Albania.
- What is Edith Durham's last book?
- The Serajevo Crime (1925).
- What is Edith Durham's most famous book?
- High Albania (1909) is Edith Durham's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edith Durham's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Edith Durham 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.