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British explorer, botanist, linguist and colonial administrator

Lived
1858–1927
Country
United Kingdom
Books
9

Harry Johnston published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Kilima-Njaro Expedition (1886). The best-known is Liberia (1906).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Harry Johnston

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Kilima-Njaro Expedition (1886)

    572 pages

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  2. British Central Africa (1897)

    544 pages

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  3. Pioneers in West Africa (1900)

    336 pages

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  4. The Uganda Protectorate (1902)

    935 pages

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  5. Liberia (1906)

    1183 pages

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  6. Pioneers in South Africa (1910)

    316 pages

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  7. The Negro in the New World (1910)

    499 pages

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Other books in order

  1. The Nile Quest (1903)

    341 pages

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  2. George Grenfell and the Congo (1908)

    990 pages

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About Harry Johnston

Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Harry Johnston FAQ

How many books has Harry Johnston written?
Harry Johnston published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Harry Johnston's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Liberia.
What is Harry Johnston's last book?
The Negro in the New World (1910).
What is Harry Johnston's most famous book?
Liberia (1906) is Harry Johnston's most widely read book.
Can I read Harry Johnston's books for free?
Yes. 7 books by Harry Johnston are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Harry Johnston

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.