The African Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The African Trilogy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Tree Where Man Was Born
Buy on Amazon1972
Sand Rivers
Buy on Amazon1981
African Silences
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The African Trilogy series is publication order: 1. The Tree Where Man Was Born (1972), 2. Sand Rivers (1981), 3. African Silences (1991). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The African Trilogy series by Peter Matthiessen contains 3 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The African Trilogy series is written by Peter Matthiessen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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