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

  • #1
    Tracking Marco Polo(1964)
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  • #2
    The Golden Antilles(1970)
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  • #3
    Explorers of the Mississippi(1970)
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  • #4
    Vanishing Primitive Man(1973)
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  • #5
    The Oriental Adventure(1976)
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  • #6
    The Brendan Voyage(1978)
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  • #7
    The Sindbad Voyage(1982)
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  • #8
    The Jason Voyage: The Quest for the Golden Fleece(1985)
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  • #9
    The Ulysses Voyage(1987)
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  • #10
    Crusader(1989)
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  • #11
    In Search of Genghis Khan(1991)
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  • #12
    The China Voyage: Across The Pacific By Bamboo Raft(1994)
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  • #13
    The Spice Islands Voyage: The Quest for Alfred Wallace, The Man Who Shared Darwin's Discovery of Evolution(1997)
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  • #14
    In Search of Robinson Crusoe / Seeking Robinson Crusoe(2001)
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  • #15
    In Search of Moby Dick(2002)
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  • #16
    The African Adventure(2019)
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  • #17
    i. Tracking the Marco Polo(1961)
  • #18
    i. The 1986 Founder’s Gold Medal award by the Royal Geographical Society(19)
  • #1
    The Book of Dreams(2012)
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  • #2
    The Emperor's Elephant(2013)
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  • #3
    The Pope's Assassin(2015)
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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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