Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Jack Schaefer

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

Complete

4 books (1963โ€“1978)

Start with The Great Endurance Horse Race, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
The Great Endurance Horse Race
2
Cover of Heroes Without Glory
Heroes Without Glory
3
Cover of Conversations with a Pocket Gopher
Conversations with a Pocket Gopher
4
Jack Schaefer And The American West

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (1964โ€“1964)

#Title
1
Cover of Stubby Pringle's Christmas
Stubby Pringle's Christmas

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

6 books (1953โ€“1966)

Start with The Big Range, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Big Range
The Big Range
2
Cover of First Blood and Other Stories
First Blood and Other Stories
3
Cover of The Kean Land
The Kean Land
4
Tales from the West
5
The Plainsmen
6
Cover of The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer
The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1949โ€“1974)

Start with Shane, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
3
4
Cover of The Pioneers
The Pioneers
5
Cover of Company of Cowards
Company of Cowards
6
7
8
9
Adolphe Francis Alphonse Bandelier.
10

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.

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