Mary Kingsley books in order
British ethnographer, scientific writer and explorer
- Lived
- 1862–1900
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
Mary Kingsley published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Travels in West Africa (1897).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mary Kingsley
Standalone novels in order
Travels in West Africa (1897)
Non-fiction in order
The Ascent of Cameroons Peak and Travels in French Congo (1896)
West African Studies (1899)
About Mary Kingsley
Mary Henrietta Kingsley was an English explorer, travel writer, and ethnographic observer known for her journeys through West Africa and for her influential writings on African societies and colonial policy. Between 1893 and 1895 she travelled widely in regions of present-day Sierra Leone, Angola, Gabon, and Cameroon, often journeying alone in areas rarely visited by Europeans. During these expeditions she collected zoological specimens for the British Museum and documented local religious practices, social customs, and political systems.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Kingsley FAQ
- How many books has Mary Kingsley written?
- Mary Kingsley published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Kingsley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Travels in West Africa.
- What is Mary Kingsley's last book?
- West African Studies (1899).
- What is Mary Kingsley's most famous book?
- Travels in West Africa (1897) is Mary Kingsley's most widely read book.
- Can I read Mary Kingsley's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Mary Kingsley 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.