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American politician

Lived
1831–1901
Country
United States
Books
11
Also writes as
Edmund Boisgilbert

Ignatius L. Donnelly published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Nininger City (1856). The best-known is Atlantis (1882).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Atlantis (1882)

    490 pages

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  2. Atlantis: The Antediluvian World (1882)

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  3. Ragnarok (1882)

    452 pages

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  4. Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel (1882)

    452 pages

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  5. The Great Cryptogram (1887)

    998 pages

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  6. Caesar's Column (1890)

    319 pages

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  7. Doctor Huguet (1891)

    309 pages

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  8. The Golden Bottle (1892)

    313 pages

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  9. The Cipher in the Plays, and on the Tombstone (1899)

    372 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Nininger City (1856)

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  2. The American People's Money (1895)

    186 pages

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About Ignatius L. Donnelly

Ignatius Loyola Donnelly was an American U.S. representative, populist writer, and pseudoscientist. He is known primarily now for his fringe theories concerning Atlantis, Catastrophism, and Shakespearean authorship. These works are widely regarded as examples of pseudoscience and pseudohistory.

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

Ignatius L. Donnelly FAQ

How many books has Ignatius L. Donnelly written?
Ignatius L. Donnelly published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ignatius L. Donnelly's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Atlantis.
What is Ignatius L. Donnelly's last book?
The Cipher in the Plays, and on the Tombstone (1899).
What is Ignatius L. Donnelly's most famous book?
Atlantis (1882) is Ignatius L. Donnelly's most widely read book.
Does Ignatius L. Donnelly write under a pen name?
Yes: Ignatius L. Donnelly has also published as Edmund Boisgilbert.
Can I read Ignatius L. Donnelly's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Ignatius L. Donnelly 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.