Wilfred Thesiger books in order
British explorer, military officer, writer and botanical collector
- Lived
- 1910–2003
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 10
Wilfred Thesiger published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Arabian Sands (1959).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Wilfred Thesiger
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Arabian Sands
Wilfred Thesiger's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Danakil Diary (1996)
Among the Mountains (1998)
Non-fiction in order
Arabian Sands (1959)
The Marsh Arabs (1964)
Desert, Marsh and Mountain (1979)
The Life of My Choice (1984)
Visions of a Nomad (1987)
My Kenya Days (1994)
My Life and Travels (2002)
Other books in order
A Vanished World (2001)
About Wilfred Thesiger
Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger, also known as Mubarak bin Landan, was a British military officer, explorer, and writer. Thesiger's travel books include Arabian Sands (1959), on his foot and camel crossing of the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Peninsula, and The Marsh Arabs (1964), on his time living with the Marsh Arabs of Iraq.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Wilfred Thesiger FAQ
- How many books has Wilfred Thesiger written?
- Wilfred Thesiger published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wilfred Thesiger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Arabian Sands.
- What is Wilfred Thesiger's last book?
- My Life and Travels (2002).
- What is Wilfred Thesiger's most famous book?
- Arabian Sands (1959) is Wilfred Thesiger's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.