Thomas Hughes books in order
English lawyer, judge, politician and author
- Lived
- 1822–1896
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Vacuus Viator
Thomas Hughes published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Tom Brown's School Days (1857).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Hughes
Standalone novels in order
School Days at Rugby (1857)
Tom Brown's School Days (1857)
Tom Brown at Oxford (1860)
The Manliness of Christ (1879)
A Manual for Co-operators (1881)
Memoir of Daniel Macmillan (1882)
Tom Brown at Rugby (1888)
David Livingstone (1889)
Non-fiction in order
Alfred the Great (1878)
A History of Marlboro County (1897)
Film and TV adaptations
- Tom Brown's Schooldays (1916)Film · from Tom Brown's School Days
- Tom Brown's Schooldays (2005)TV · from Tom Brown's School Days
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About Thomas Hughes
Thomas Hughes was an English barrister, judge, politician and author. He is most famous for his novel Tom Brown's School Days (1857), a semi-autobiographical work set at Rugby School, which Hughes and his brother had attended. It had a lesser-known sequel, Tom Brown at Oxford (1861).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Hughes FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Hughes written?
- Thomas Hughes published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Hughes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tom Brown's School Days.
- What is Thomas Hughes's last book?
- A History of Marlboro County (1897).
- What is Thomas Hughes's most famous book?
- Tom Brown's School Days (1857) is Thomas Hughes's most widely read book.
- Does Thomas Hughes write under a pen name?
- Yes: Thomas Hughes has also published as Vacuus Viator.
- Which Thomas Hughes books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Tom Brown's School Days (as Tom Brown's Schooldays, film, 1916).
- Can I read Thomas Hughes's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Thomas Hughes 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.