Frederick Russell Burnham published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Scouting on Two Continents (1926). The best-known is Taking Chances (1944).
Updated September 2026
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Taking Chances
Frederick Russell Burnham's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Scouting on Two Continents (1926)
Taking Chances (1944)
About Frederick Russell Burnham
Frederick Russell Burnham was an American scout and world-traveling adventurer. He is known for his service to the British South Africa Company and to the British Army in colonial Africa, and for teaching woodcraft to Robert Baden-Powell in Rhodesia. Burnham helped inspire the founding of the international Scouting Movement.
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Frederick Russell Burnham FAQ
- How many books has Frederick Russell Burnham written?
- Frederick Russell Burnham published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frederick Russell Burnham's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Taking Chances.
- What is Frederick Russell Burnham's last book?
- Taking Chances (1944).
- What is Frederick Russell Burnham's most famous book?
- Taking Chances (1944) is Frederick Russell Burnham's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.