James Fenimore Cooper Reading Order
5 series · 35 books · Born 15 September 1789
James Fenimore Cooper was an influential American author active from 1814 until 2006, known for his engaging historical novels and maritime tales. With a diverse body of work that includes 35 books across five series, he is particularly celebrated for The Leatherstocking Tales and his iconic novel, The Last of the Mohicans. Cooper's explorations of frontier life and adventure have left a lasting impact on American literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Writing New York 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Homeward Bound Series
Complete2 books (1838–1838)
Start with Home as Found and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete12 books (1828–1851)
Start with Notions of the Americans, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Notions of the Americans 1828Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Residence in France 1836Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Gleanings in Europe 1836Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Eclipse 1836Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The American Democrat 1838Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Chronicles of Cooperstown 1838Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Old Ironsides 1839Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The History of the Navy of the United States of America 1839Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Richard Dale 1842Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Ned Myers 1843Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Lives Of Distinguished American Naval Officers 1846Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | New York 1851Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1814–2006)
Start with Miles Wallingford, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Miles Wallingford 1814Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Precaution 1820Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Spy 1821Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Pilot 1824Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Lionel Lincoln 1825Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Red Rover 1827Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Two Admirals 1842Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Wing-and-Wing 1842Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Afloat and Ashore 1844Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Satanstoe 1845Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Redskins 1846Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Crater 1847Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Oak Openings; or, The Bee Hunter 1848Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Sea Lions 1849Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Homeward Bound 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Leatherstocking Tales Series
Complete5 books (1823–1841)
Start with The Pioneers, the first of 5 books in the The Leatherstocking Tales series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Fenimore Cooper written?
- James Fenimore Cooper has written 35 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1814 to 2006.
- What is the first book in each James Fenimore Cooper series?
- Here are the first books in James Fenimore Cooper's series: Homeward Bound: Home as Found; Non-Fiction: Notions of the Americans; The Leatherstocking Tales: The Pioneers.
- What order should I read James Fenimore Cooper's books?
- We recommend reading James Fenimore Cooper's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James Fenimore Cooper's series complete?
- James Fenimore Cooper has 5 completed series.