What order should I read Theodore Roosevelt's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Autobiography.

What is Theodore Roosevelt's last book?

A Book-lover's Holidays in the Open (1920).

What is Theodore Roosevelt's most famous book?

An Autobiography (1913) is Theodore Roosevelt's most widely read book.

Can I read Theodore Roosevelt's books for free?

Yes. 40 books by Theodore Roosevelt are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Theodore Roosevelt books in order

26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909

Lived: 1858–1919
Country: United States
Books: 34

Theodore Roosevelt published 2 novels, 19 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 12 other books, beginning with An Autobiography (1913).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Theodore Roosevelt

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An Autobiography
Theodore Roosevelt's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

The Winning of the West (1900)
247 pages
Buy
An Autobiography (1913)
597 pages
Buy

Non-fiction in order

Hunting Trips of a Ranchman (1885)
347 pages
Buy
Thomas Hart Benton, (American Statesmen) (1886)
372 pages
Read free
Gouverneur Morris (1888)
341 pages
Read free
New York (1891)
232 pages
Buy
Ranch Life and the Hunting-trail (1899)
186 pages
Buy
American Ideals (1900)
354 pages
Read free
Oliver Cromwell (1900)
260 pages
Read free
The Strenuous Life (1900)
315 pages
Read free
The Wilderness Hunter (1900)
296 pages
Read free
American Big-game Hunting (1901)
345 pages
Buy
Administration (1903)
302 pages
Buy
The New Nationalism (1910)
268 pages
Buy
The Oxford Book of American Essays (1914)
508 pages
Buy
Thomas H. Benton (1914)
344 pages
Buy
America and the World War (1915)
277 pages
Read free
Fear God and Take Your Own Part (1916)
414 pages
Buy
African Game Trails (1919)
534 pages
Buy
Through the Brazilian Wilderness (1919)
306 pages
Read free
A Book-lover's Holidays in the Open (1920)
379 pages
Read free

Children's books in order

Stories of the Great West (1909)
266 pages
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Other books in order

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884)
378 pages
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Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches (1893)
296 pages
Read free
The Rough Riders (1899)
187 pages
Read free
The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses (1901)
350 pages
Buy
The Deer Family (1902)
334 pages
Buy
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter (1905)
369 pages
Read free
Good Hunting (1907)
106 pages
Read free
Life-histories of African Game Animals (1914)
Buy
La Guerra Mundial (1915)
321 pages
Buy
The Great Adventure (1918)
204 pages
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Letters to His Children (1919)
240 pages
Read free
Cowboys and Kings (1954)
145 pages
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About Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Previously serving for six months as vice president under William McKinley, Roosevelt became president after McKinley's assassination in 1901. He was 42 years old upon his first inauguration, making him the youngest person to hold the office.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Theodore Roosevelt FAQ

How many books has Theodore Roosevelt written?: Theodore Roosevelt published 2 novels, 19 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Theodore Roosevelt's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Autobiography.
What is Theodore Roosevelt's last book?: A Book-lover's Holidays in the Open (1920).
What is Theodore Roosevelt's most famous book?: An Autobiography (1913) is Theodore Roosevelt's most widely read book.
Can I read Theodore Roosevelt's books for free?: Yes. 40 books by Theodore Roosevelt are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Theodore Roosevelt

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.