Octavia Hill published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Homes of the London Poor (1875). The best-known is Our Common Land (1877).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Octavia Hill
Non-fiction in order
Other books in order
Homes of the London Poor (1875)
Our Common Land (1877)
Octavia Hill (1928)
About Octavia Hill
Octavia Hill was an English social reformer and founder of the National Trust. Her main concern was the welfare of the inhabitants of cities, especially London, in the second half of the nineteenth century. Born into a family of radical thinkers and reformers with a strong commitment to alleviating poverty, she herself grew up in straitened circumstances owing to the financial failure of her father's businesses. Home educated by her mother, she worked from the age of 14 for the welfare of working people.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Octavia Hill FAQ
- How many books has Octavia Hill written?
- Octavia Hill published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Octavia Hill's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Our Common Land.
- What is Octavia Hill's last book?
- Life of Octavia Hill as Told in Her Letters (1913).
- What is Octavia Hill's most famous book?
- Our Common Land (1877) is Octavia Hill's most widely read book.
- Can I read Octavia Hill's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Octavia Hill 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.