Harriet Jacobs books in order
American slave, writer, and abolitionist
- Lived
- 1815–1897
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Linda Brent
Harriet Jacobs published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861).
Updated September 2026
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861)
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About Harriet Jacobs
Harriet Jacobs was an African-American abolitionist and writer whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered an "American classic".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Harriet Jacobs FAQ
- How many books has Harriet Jacobs written?
- Harriet Jacobs published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harriet Jacobs's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.
- What is Harriet Jacobs's last book?
- Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861).
- What is Harriet Jacobs's most famous book?
- Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861) is Harriet Jacobs's most widely read book.
- Does Harriet Jacobs write under a pen name?
- Yes: Harriet Jacobs has also published as Linda Brent.
- Can I read Harriet Jacobs's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Harriet Jacobs 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.