Richard Jefferies books in order
British naturalist and writer
- Lived
- 1848–1887
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
Richard Jefferies published 4 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 7 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with After London (1885).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Jefferies
Standalone novels in order
World's End (1877)
The Dewy Morn (1884)
After London (1885)
Amaryllis at the Fair (1887)
Novellas in order
Greene Ferne Farm (1880)
The Story of My Heart (1883)
Short story collections in order
The Hills and the Vale (1909)
Non-fiction in order
Hodge and His Masters (1879)
Round About a Great Estate (1880)
The Open Air (1885)
Nature Near London (1887)
The Life of the Fields (1888)
Field and Hedgerow (1889)
Children's books in order
Wood Magic (1881)
Bevis, the Story of a Boy (1882)
Other books in order
The Scarlet Shawl (1874)
The Gamekeeper at Home (1878)
The Amateur Poacher (1879)
Red Deer (1884)
Free to read
All free classics
About Richard Jefferies
John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Jefferies FAQ
- How many books has Richard Jefferies written?
- Richard Jefferies published 4 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 7 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Jefferies's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with After London.
- What is Richard Jefferies's last book?
- Field and Hedgerow (1889).
- What is Richard Jefferies's most famous book?
- After London (1885) is Richard Jefferies's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Jefferies's books for free?
- Yes. 19 books by Richard Jefferies are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Authors like Richard Jefferies
Charles Dickens
Also wrote literary fiction and essays
H. G. Wells
Also wrote literary fiction and essays
Marcel Proust
Also wrote essays and literary fiction
Henry James
Also wrote literary fiction and essays
August Strindberg
Also wrote literary fiction and essays
Virginia Woolf
Also wrote literary fiction and essays
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.