Vilhjalmur Stefansson books in order
Canadian-born explorer
- Lived
- 1879–1962
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 11
Vilhjalmur Stefansson published 3 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with My Life with the Eskimo (1913). The best-known is Cancer: Disease of Civilization? (1960).
Updated September 2026
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Cancer: Disease of Civilization?
Vilhjalmur Stefansson's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
My Life with the Eskimo (1913)
Hunters of the Great North (1922)
Cancer: Disease of Civilization? (1960)
Other books in order
The Friendly Arctic (1921)
Unsolved Mysteries of the Arctic (1938)
Arctic Manual (1944)
The Arctic in Fact and Fable (1945)
Not by Bread Alone (1946)
Great Adventures and Explorations (1952)
The Fat of the Land (1956)
Writing on Ice (2001)
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About Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Vilhjalmur Stefansson was an Arctic explorer and ethnologist. He was born in Manitoba, Canada.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson FAQ
- How many books has Vilhjalmur Stefansson written?
- Vilhjalmur Stefansson published 3 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vilhjalmur Stefansson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cancer: Disease of Civilization?.
- What is Vilhjalmur Stefansson's last book?
- Cancer: Disease of Civilization? (1960).
- What is Vilhjalmur Stefansson's most famous book?
- Cancer: Disease of Civilization? (1960) is Vilhjalmur Stefansson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Vilhjalmur Stefansson's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Vilhjalmur Stefansson 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.