Allan W. Eckert Reading Order
7 series Β· 39 books Β· Born 1931
Allan W. Eckert was an American author and naturalist who wrote extensively about historical events through both fiction and drama, producing works for audiences ranging from children to adults. His 1971 novel Incident at Hawk's Hill, which explores a young boy's survival in the Canadian wilderness, earned Newbery Medal recognition and became a Disney television film. Across nearly five decades of writing, Eckert crafted richly researched historical narratives alongside nonfiction studies of natural history and geography.
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Allan W. Eckert Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1965β2011)
Allan W. Eckert's non-fiction series comprises nine books published between 1965 and 2011, blending historical narrative with natural history topics. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Time of Terror and concluding with The Infinite Dream. Eckert's works span subjects including North American wildlife, gemstones, and historical accounts, combining his expertise in both historical and natural writing.
Start with A Time of Terror, the first of 9 books in the Allan W. Eckert Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with A Time of Terror
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Time of Terror |
| 2 | Owls of North America |
| 3 | The Wading Birds of North America |
| 4 | Whattizit? Nature Pun Quizzes |
| 5 | A Sorrow in Our Heart |
| 6 | The World of Opals |
| 7 | The Silent Sky |
| 8 | Dark Journey |
| 9 | The Infinite Dream |
Allan W. Eckert Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1963β1995)
Allan W. Eckert wrote 15 standalone historical fiction and non-fiction novels between 1963 and 1995, which together form a complete series best read in publication order. Beginning with The Last Great Auk and concluding with That Dark and Bloody River, these works span subjects including frontier history, wildlife, and American biography. Each novel functions independently, allowing readers to approach them individually or as a comprehensive exploration of Eckert's diverse historical interests.
Start with The Last Great Auk, the first of 15 books in the Allan W. Eckert Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Last Great Auk
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Last Great Auk |
| 2 | Bayou Backwaters |
| 3 | Wild Season |
| 4 | Blue Jacket |
| 5 | The Crossbreed |
| 6 | The Dreaming Tree |
| 7 | The King Snake |
| 8 | In search of a Whale |
| 9 | The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone |
| 10 | The HAB Theory |
| 11 | Savage Journey |
| 12 | Song of the Wild |
| 13 | Johnny Logan |
| 14 | The Scarlet Mansion |
| 15 | That Dark and Bloody River |
Allan W. Eckert Standalone Plays Series
Complete1 book (1974β1974)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tecumseh! |
Earth Treasures Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1985β1987)
Allan W. Eckert's Earth Treasures Non-Fiction series comprises four completed volumes published between 1985 and 1987, each focusing on a different geographic region of the United States. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Northeastern Quadrant, followed by The Southeastern Quadrant, The Northwestern Quadrant, and The Southwestern Quadrant. This non-fiction collection explores natural resources and geological features across the four quadrants of the continental United States.
Start with The Northeastern Quadrant, the first of 4 books in the Earth Treasures Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Northeastern Quadrant
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Northeastern Quadrant |
| 2 | The Southeastern Quadrant |
| 3 | The Northwestern Quadrant |
| 4 | The Southwestern Quadrant |
Hawk's Hill Series
Complete2 books (1971β1998)
Hawk's Hill is a complete two-book series by Allan W. Eckert, a writer known for blending historical fiction with non-fiction elements. The first book, Incident at Hawk's Hill, was published in 1971, followed by Return to Hawk's Hill in 1998. Readers should follow publication order to experience the series as intended.
Start with Incident at Hawk's Hill and read in order.
Start this series with Incident at Hawk's Hill
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Incident at Hawk's Hill |
| 2 | Return to Hawk's Hill |
Mesmerian Annals Series
Complete2 books (1984β1985)
The Mesmerian Annals is a two-book historical fiction series by Allan W. Eckert, consisting of The Dark Green Tunnel and The Wand, published between 1984 and 1985. The series is complete and should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression.
Start with The Dark Green Tunnel and read in order.
Start this series with The Dark Green Tunnel
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Dark Green Tunnel |
| 2 | The Wand |
Winning of America/Narratives of America Series
Complete6 books (1967β1988)
Allan W. Eckert's Winning of America series comprises six historical fiction novels published between 1967 and 1988, following the westward expansion and settlement of early America. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Frontiersmen and concluding with Twilight of Empire. Each book builds on the narrative arc of frontier life, colonial conflicts, and the transformation of the American landscape during this pivotal period.
Start with The Frontiersmen, the first of 6 books in the Winning of America/Narratives of America series.
Start this series with The Frontiersmen
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Frontiersmen |
| 2 | Wilderness Empire |
| 3 | The Conquerors |
| 4 | The Wilderness War |
| 5 | Gateway to Empire |
| 6 | Twilight of Empire |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Allan W. Eckert written?
- Allan W. Eckert has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1963 to 2011.
- What is the first book in each Allan W. Eckert series?
- Here are the first books in Allan W. Eckert's series: Allan W. Eckert Non-Fiction: A Time of Terror; Allan W. Eckert Standalone Novels: The Last Great Auk; Earth Treasures Non-Fiction: The Northeastern Quadrant; Hawk's Hill: Incident at Hawk's Hill; Mesmerian Annals: The Dark Green Tunnel.
- What order should I read Allan W. Eckert's books?
- We recommend reading Allan W. Eckert's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Allan W. Eckert's series complete?
- Allan W. Eckert has 7 completed series.

