Fernão Mendes Pinto books in order
Portuguese explorer and writer
- Lived
- 1509–1583
- Country
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Books
- 1
Fernão Mendes Pinto published 1 novel. The best-known is Pilgrimage.
Updated September 2026
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Pilgrimage
Fernão Mendes Pinto's most-read book.
Fernão Mendes Pinto books in order of publication
Pilgrimage (1614)
About Fernão Mendes Pinto
Fernão Mendes Pinto was a Portuguese explorer and writer. His voyages are recorded in Pilgrimage, his autobiographical memoir, which was published posthumously in 1614. The historical accuracy of the work is debatable due to the many events that seem far-fetched or at least exaggerated, earning him the nickname Fernão Mentes Minto. Still, many aspects of the work can be verified, particularly through records of Pinto's service to the Portuguese crown and by his association with Jesuit missionaries.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Fernão Mendes Pinto FAQ
- How many books has Fernão Mendes Pinto written?
- Fernão Mendes Pinto published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fernão Mendes Pinto's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pilgrimage.
- What is Fernão Mendes Pinto's most famous book?
- Pilgrimage is Fernão Mendes Pinto's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.