Elizabeth Butler published 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Letters from the Holy Land (1903). The best-known is From Sketch-book and Diary (1909).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elizabeth Butler
Non-fiction in order
Letters from the Holy Land (1903)
From Sketch-book and Diary (1909)
An Autobiography (1922)
About Elizabeth Butler
Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, later known as Lady Butler, was a British painter who specialised in painting scenes from British military campaigns and battles, including the Crimean War and the Napoleonic Wars. Her notable works include The Roll Call, The Defence of Rorke's Drift, and Scotland Forever!. She wrote about her military paintings in an autobiography published in 1922: "I never painted for the glory of war, but to portray its pathos and heroism."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elizabeth Butler FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth Butler written?
- Elizabeth Butler published 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Butler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with From Sketch-book and Diary.
- What is Elizabeth Butler's last book?
- An Autobiography (1922).
- What is Elizabeth Butler's most famous book?
- From Sketch-book and Diary (1909) is Elizabeth Butler's most widely read book.
- Can I read Elizabeth Butler's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Elizabeth Butler 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.