Lowell Thomas published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Count Luckner the Sea Devil (1927). The best-known is Raiders of the Deep (1928).
Updated September 2026
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Raiders of the Deep
Lowell Thomas's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
These Men Shall Never Die (1943)
Sir Hubert Wilkins (1961)
Doolittle (1976)
Other books in order
Count Luckner the Sea Devil (1927)
Raiders of the Deep (1928)
Kabluk of the Eskimo (1932)
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About Lowell Thomas
Lowell Jackson Thomas was an American writer, broadcaster, and documentary filmmaker, known as a world traveler. He authored more than fifty non-fiction books, mostly travel narratives and popular biographies of explorers and military men. Between 1930 and the mid-1970s, Thomas appeared regularly on radio and occasionally on television as a travel and news commentator. Until the 1950s, he was a narrator of Movietone newsreels shown in cinemas.
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Lowell Thomas FAQ
- How many books has Lowell Thomas written?
- Lowell Thomas published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lowell Thomas's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Raiders of the Deep.
- What is Lowell Thomas's last book?
- Doolittle (1976).
- What is Lowell Thomas's most famous book?
- Raiders of the Deep (1928) is Lowell Thomas's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lowell Thomas's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Lowell Thomas 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.