Gene Stratton-Porter Reading Order
4 series · 28 books · Born 17 August 1863
Gene Stratton-Porter was a prolific American author and early naturalist known for her engaging storytelling that often blends nature and emotional depth. Spanning from 1893 to 2020, she published 28 works across four series, including the beloved Limberlost series, as well as standalone novels, poetry collections, and non-fiction. Stratton-Porter’s most notable contribution includes her ability to capture the beauty of the natural world, making her an influential figure in American literature.
Limberlost Series
Complete2 books (1904–1909)
Start with Freckles and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1907–1996)
Start with What I have done with birds, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  What I have done with birds 1907Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Birds of the Bible 1909Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Music of the Wild 1910Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  After the Flood 1912Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Moths of the Limberlost with Original Photographs 1912Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Birds of the Limberlost 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Friends In Feathers 1917Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Homing With the Birds 1919Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Wings 1924Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Tales You Won't Believe 1925Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Let Us Highly Resolve 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Experiences in Observing and Photographing Birds 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Coming Through the Swamp 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Poetry Collections Series
Complete2 books (2010–2020)
Start with The Fire Bird and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1893–1927)
Start with Strike at Shane's, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Strike at Shane's 1893Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Song of the Cardinal 1906Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  At the Foot of the Rainbow 1907Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Harvester 1911Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Laddie 1913Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Michael O'Halloran 1915Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Daughter of the Land 1918Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Her Father's Daughter 1921Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The White Flag 1923Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Keeper of the Bees 1925Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Magic Garden 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gene Stratton-Porter written?
- Gene Stratton-Porter has written 28 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1893 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Gene Stratton-Porter series?
- Here are the first books in Gene Stratton-Porter's series: Limberlost: Freckles; Non-Fiction: What I have done with birds; Poetry Collections: The Fire Bird.
- What order should I read Gene Stratton-Porter's books?
- We recommend reading Gene Stratton-Porter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Gene Stratton-Porter's series complete?
- Gene Stratton-Porter has 4 completed series.