Samuel Baker published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon (1855). The best-known is The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon (1874).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Samuel Baker
Non-fiction in order
The Albert N'yanza (1866)
The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia (1867)
Eight Years in Ceylon (1874)
Ismailïa (1874)
Other books in order
Cast Up By The Sea (1869)
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About Samuel Baker
Sir Samuel White Baker was an English explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist. He also held the titles of Pasha and Major-General in the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. He served as the Governor-General of the Equatorial Nile Basin between April 1869 and August 1873, which he established as the Province of Equatoria.
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Samuel Baker FAQ
- How many books has Samuel Baker written?
- Samuel Baker published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel Baker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon.
- What is Samuel Baker's last book?
- The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon (1874).
- What is Samuel Baker's most famous book?
- The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon (1874) is Samuel Baker's most widely read book.
- Can I read Samuel Baker's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Samuel Baker 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.