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U.S. Army officer; founder of Theosophy

Lived
1832–1907
Country
United States
Books
7

Henry Steel Olcott published 1 novella and 6 other books, beginning with The Poor Pariah (1902).

Updated September 2026

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Novellas in order

  1. A Buddhist Catechism (1881)

    120 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Sorgho and Imphee, the Chinese and African Sugar Canes (1857)

    351 pages

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  2. Outlines of the First Course of Yale Agricultural Lectures (1860)

    186 pages

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  3. Lotos Leaves (1875)

    450 pages

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  4. People from the Other World (1875)

    492 pages

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  5. Theosophy (1885)

    384 pages

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  6. The Poor Pariah (1902)

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About Henry Steel Olcott

Colonel Henry Steel Olcott was an American military officer, journalist, lawyer, Freemason and the co-founder and first president of the Theosophical Society.

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

Henry Steel Olcott FAQ

How many books has Henry Steel Olcott written?
Henry Steel Olcott published 1 novella and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Henry Steel Olcott's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Poor Pariah.
What is Henry Steel Olcott's last book?
A Buddhist Catechism (1881).
What is Henry Steel Olcott's most famous book?
The Poor Pariah (1902) is Henry Steel Olcott's most widely read book.
Can I read Henry Steel Olcott's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Henry Steel Olcott 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.