Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Captain Hornblower R.N. |
1965 |
C.S. Forester |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Hornblower Companion |
1964 |
C.S. Forester |
Buy |
The Horatio Hornblower Collections consist of two companion volumes to the main series. Captain Hornblower R.N. (1965) is an omnibus edition that collects three of the Hornblower novels into a single volume, making the series accessible in a more compact format. The Hornblower Companion (1964) is a reference work featuring maps of Hornblower’s voyages, essays by Forester about the writing of the series, and background material on the historical period.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Horatio Hornblower Collections series?
There are two books in the Horatio Hornblower Collections series, published between 1964 and 1965.
What is the first book in the Horatio Hornblower Collections series?
The first book in the Horatio Hornblower Collections series is Captain Hornblower R.N., published in 1965.
What are the Horatio Hornblower collections?
The two volumes are Captain Hornblower R.N. (1965), an omnibus edition collecting three Hornblower novels in one volume, and The Hornblower Companion (1964), a guide featuring maps, essays, and Forester’s notes on writing the series.