
Jack Schaefer Reading Order
4 series ยท 21 books
Jack Schaefer was an influential American author celebrated for his compelling Western novels and stories. Active from 1949 to 1978, he penned 21 works across four series, including standalone novels, short stories, and non-fiction. His most acclaimed title, "Shane," remains a cornerstone of the genre, while "Stubby Pringle's Christmas" showcases his versatility in children's literature.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1963โ1978)
Start with The Great Endurance Horse Race, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Great Endurance Horse Race 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Heroes Without Glory 1965Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Conversations with a Pocket Gopher 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Jack Schaefer And The American West 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1964โ1964)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stubby Pringle's Christmas 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (1953โ1966)
Start with The Big Range, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Range 1953Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | First Blood and Other Stories 1954Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Kean Land 1960Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Tales from the West 1961Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Plainsmen 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer 1966Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1949โ1974)
Start with Shane, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shane 1949Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Canyon 1953Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | First Blood 1954Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Pioneers 1954Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Company of Cowards 1957Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Out West 1959Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Old Ramon 1960Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Monte Walsh 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Adolphe Francis Alphonse Bandelier. 1966Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Mavericks 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jack Schaefer written?
- Jack Schaefer has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1949 to 1978.
- What is the first book in each Jack Schaefer series?
- Here are the first books in Jack Schaefer's series: Non-Fiction: The Great Endurance Horse Race; Short Story Collections: The Big Range.
- What order should I read Jack Schaefer's books?
- We recommend reading Jack Schaefer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jack Schaefer's series complete?
- Jack Schaefer has 4 completed series.

