Paul Du Chaillu books in order
French-American anthropologist, zoologist and traveler
- Lived
- 1835–1903
- Country
- France
- Books
- 7
Paul Du Chaillu published 2 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Explorations & Adventures in Equatorial Africa (1861). The best-known is The Viking Age (1889).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Du Chaillu
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The Viking Age
Paul Du Chaillu's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Explorations & Adventures in Equatorial Africa (1861)
A Journey to Ashango-Land (1867)
Children's books in order
Wild Life Under the Equator (1868)
The Country of the Dwarfs (1871)
Ivar the Viking (1893)
Other books in order
The Viking Age (1889)
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About Paul Du Chaillu
Paul Belloni Du Chaillu was a French-American traveler, zoologist, and anthropologist. He became famous in the 1860s as the first modern European outsider to confirm the existence of gorillas, and later the Pygmy people of central Africa. He later researched the prehistory of Scandinavia.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Du Chaillu FAQ
- How many books has Paul Du Chaillu written?
- Paul Du Chaillu published 2 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Du Chaillu's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Viking Age.
- What is Paul Du Chaillu's last book?
- A Journey to Ashango-Land (1867).
- What is Paul Du Chaillu's most famous book?
- The Viking Age (1889) is Paul Du Chaillu's most widely read book.
- Can I read Paul Du Chaillu's books for free?
- Yes. 11 books by Paul Du Chaillu 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.