Laurence Oliphant books in order
British author, traveller, diplomat and Christian mystic
- Lived
- 1829–1888
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 16
Laurence Oliphant published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 9 other books, beginning with A Journey to Katmandu (1852). The best-known is The Trans-Caucasian Campaign of the Turkish Army Under Omer Pasha (1856).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Laurence Oliphant
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The Trans-Caucasian Campaign of the Turkish Army Under Omer Pasha
Laurence Oliphant's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Piccadilly (1870)
Non-fiction in order
Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59 (1859)
On the Present State of Political Parties in America (1866)
The Land of Gilead, with Excursions in the Lebanon (1880)
The Land of Khemi (1882)
Haifa (1886)
Episodes in a Life of Adventure (1887)
Other books in order
A Journey to Katmandu (1852)
Minnesota And The Far West (1855)
The Trans-Caucasian Campaign of the Turkish Army Under Omer Pasha (1856)
The Tender Recollections of Irene Macgillicuddy (1878)
Traits and Travesties (1882)
Altiora Peto (1883)
Masollam (1886)
About Laurence Oliphant
Laurence Oliphant, a Member of Parliament, was a South African-born British author, traveller, diplomat, British intelligence agent, Christian mystic, and Christian Zionist. His best known book in his lifetime was a satirical novel, Piccadilly (1870). More heed has gone since to his plan for Jewish farming communities in the Holy Land, The Land of Gilead. Oliphant was a UK Member of Parliament for Stirling Burghs.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Laurence Oliphant FAQ
- How many books has Laurence Oliphant written?
- Laurence Oliphant published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Laurence Oliphant's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Trans-Caucasian Campaign of the Turkish Army Under Omer Pasha.
- What is Laurence Oliphant's last book?
- Episodes in a Life of Adventure (1887).
- What is Laurence Oliphant's most famous book?
- The Trans-Caucasian Campaign of the Turkish Army Under Omer Pasha (1856) is Laurence Oliphant's most widely read book.
- Can I read Laurence Oliphant's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Laurence Oliphant 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.