Richard Lydekker published 5 non-fiction books and 21 other books, beginning with Catalogue of the Fossil Mammalia in the British Museum, (Natural History) (1887). The best-known is The Royal Natural History (1893).
Updated September 2026
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The Royal Natural History
Richard Lydekker's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Catalogue of the Fossil Mammalia in the British Museum, (Natural History) (1887)
The Royal Natural History (1893)
A Hand-book to the British Mammalia (1895)
A Geographical History of Mammals (1896)
Sir William Flower (1906)
Other books in order
The New Natural History (1890)
Phases of Animal Life Past and Present (1892)
A Hand-book to the Carnivora (1894)
A Hand-book to the Marsupialia and Monotremata (1894)
Life and Rock (1894)
Natural History (1897)
Wild Oxen, Sheep & Goats of All Lands, Living and Extinct (1898)
The Great & Small Game of India, Burma & Tibet (1900)
Library of Natural History (1901)
Mostly Mammals (1903)
Mostly Mammals, Zoological Essays (1903)
The Game Animals of Africa (1908)
The Sportsman's British Bird Book (1908)
Hertfordshire (1909)
Harmsworth Natural History (1910)
The Horse and Its Relatives (1912)
The Ox and Its Kindred (1912)
The Sheep and Its Cousins (1912)
Catalogue of the Ungulate Mammals in the British Museum (Natural History) (1914)
Wild Life of the World (1915)
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About Richard Lydekker
Richard Lydekker was a British naturalist, geologist and writer of numerous books on natural history. He was known for his contributions to zoology, paleontology, and biogeography. He worked extensively in cataloging fossil vertebrates and describing new species, particularly from India, where he spent several years studying the region's prehistoric fauna.
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Richard Lydekker FAQ
- How many books has Richard Lydekker written?
- Richard Lydekker published 5 non-fiction books and 21 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Lydekker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Royal Natural History.
- What is Richard Lydekker's last book?
- Sir William Flower (1906).
- What is Richard Lydekker's most famous book?
- The Royal Natural History (1893) is Richard Lydekker's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Lydekker's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Richard Lydekker 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.