Tim Severin Books in Order
Tim Severin is a renowned British explorer, historian, and writer, celebrated for his meticulous retracings of legendary journeys through history. His work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society and the Livingstone Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Notably, Severin received the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for his 1982 book, The Sindbad Voyage, a testament to his dedication to storytelling and historical accuracy. A versatile writer, Severin has also ventured into historical fiction, crafting captivating series such as The Viking Series and The Adventures of Hector Lynch, which transport readers to the Viking world and the high seas of the late 17th century.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Tim Severin
- #1AmazonTracking Marco Polo(1964)
- #2AmazonThe Golden Antilles(1970)
- #3AmazonExplorers of the Mississippi(1970)
- #4AmazonVanishing Primitive Man(1973)
- #5AmazonThe Oriental Adventure(1976)
- #6AmazonThe Brendan Voyage(1978)
- #7AmazonThe Sindbad Voyage(1982)
- #8AmazonThe Jason Voyage: The Quest for the Golden Fleece(1985)
- #9AmazonThe Ulysses Voyage(1987)
- #10AmazonCrusader(1989)
- #11AmazonIn Search of Genghis Khan(1991)
- #12AmazonThe China Voyage: Across The Pacific By Bamboo Raft(1994)
- #13AmazonThe Spice Islands Voyage: The Quest for Alfred Wallace, The Man Who Shared Darwin's Discovery of Evolution(1997)
- #14AmazonIn Search of Robinson Crusoe / Seeking Robinson Crusoe(2001)
- #15AmazonIn Search of Moby Dick(2002)
- #16AmazonThe African Adventure(2019)
- #17i. Tracking the Marco Polo(1961)
- #18i. The 1986 Founder’s Gold Medal award by the Royal Geographical Society(19)
About Tim Severin
Tim Severin is a renowned British explorer, historian, and writer, celebrated for his meticulous retracings of legendary journeys through history. His work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society and the Livingstone Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Notably, Severin received the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for his 1982 book, The Sindbad Voyage, a testament to his dedication to storytelling and historical accuracy. A versatile writer, Severin has also ventured into historical fiction, crafting captivating series such as The Viking Series and The Adventures of Hector Lynch, which transport readers to the Viking world and the high seas of the late 17th century.
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