Richard Francis Burton published 1 novel, 13 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 6 other books, beginning with Vikram and the Vampire (1870).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Francis Burton
Standalone novels in order
Vikram and the Vampire (1870)
Non-fiction in order
Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains (1863)
Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po (1863)
A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome (1864)
Viagem De Canoa De Sabará Ao Oceano Atlântico (1869)
Letters from the Battle-fields of Paraguay (1870)
Unexplored Syria (1872)
Zanzibar (1872)
The Gold-mines of Midian and the Ruined Midianite Cities (1878)
To the Gold Coast for Gold (1883)
Poetry in order
Other books in order
The Ogham-runes and El-Mushajjar (1879)
The Book of the Sword (1884)
Supplemental Nights (1886)
Selections from the Arabian Nights (1900)
The Sotadic Zone (1930)
Free to read
All free classicsThe City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2
Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Ultima Thule
The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam
Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1
The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 1
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 1
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 2
A mission to Gelele, King of Dahome, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Goa and the Blue Mountains
A mission to Gelele, King of Dahome, Vol. 1 (of 2)
About Richard Francis Burton
Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, army officer, writer and scholar. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Francis Burton FAQ
- How many books has Richard Francis Burton written?
- Richard Francis Burton published 1 novel, 13 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Francis Burton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Vikram and the Vampire.
- What is Richard Francis Burton's last book?
- To the Gold Coast for Gold (1883).
- What is Richard Francis Burton's most famous book?
- Vikram and the Vampire (1870) is Richard Francis Burton's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Francis Burton's books for free?
- Yes. 23 books by Richard Francis Burton 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.