Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Men-of-War
Buy on Amazon1974
Picasso
Buy on Amazon1976
Joseph Banks
Buy on Amazon1987
Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea
Buy on Amazon1998
High Seas: Stories of Battle and Adventure from the Age of Sail
Buy on Amazon2002
Great Modern Stories
Buy on Amazon2009
Short Stories: The Thoroughly Modern Collection
Buy on Amazon2009
A Book of Voyages (1947
19
The Last Pool
1950
Testimonies
1952
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Men-of-War (1974), 2. Picasso (1976), 3. Joseph Banks (1987), 4. Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea (1998), 5. High Seas: Stories of Battle and Adventure from the Age of Sail (2002), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Patrick O’Brian contains 10 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Patrick O’Brian. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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