Richard Hakluyt books in order
English author, editor and translator
- Lived
- 1552–1616
- Country
- England
- Books
- 1
Richard Hakluyt published 1 novel, beginning with Principal Navigations (1589).
Updated September 2026
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Principal Navigations
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Principal Navigations (1589)
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About Richard Hakluyt
Richard Hakluyt was an English writer and priest. He is known for promoting the English colonization of North America through his works, notably Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America (1582) and The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (1589–1600).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Hakluyt FAQ
- How many books has Richard Hakluyt written?
- Richard Hakluyt published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Hakluyt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Principal Navigations.
- What is Richard Hakluyt's last book?
- Principal Navigations (1589).
- What is Richard Hakluyt's most famous book?
- Principal Navigations (1589) is Richard Hakluyt's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Hakluyt's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Richard Hakluyt 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.