Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West books in order

Complete list of all 25 Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West books in order, from Independence! (1979) to Texas Freedom! (2012).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Independence! 1979 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
2 Nebraska! 1979 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
3 Wyoming! 1979 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
4 Oregon! 1980 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
5 Texas! 1980 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
6 California! 1981 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
7 Colorado! 1981 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
8 Nevada! 1982 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
9 Washington! 1982 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
10 Dakota! 1983 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
11 Montana! 1983 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
12 Utah! 1983 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
13 Idaho! 1984 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
14 Missouri! 1984 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
15 Louisiana! 1985 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
16 Mississippi! 1985 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
17 Illinois! 1986 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
18 Tennessee! 1986 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
19 Kentucky! 1987 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
20 Wisconsin! 1987 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
21 Arizona! 1988 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
22 New Mexico! 1988 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
23 Celebration! 1989 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
24 Oklahoma! 1989 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
25 Texas Freedom! 2012 Dana Fuller Ross Buy

The Wagons West series by Dana Fuller Ross is a 25-book saga of American westward expansion. Starting with Independence! in 1979, the series follows pioneer families as they push across the continent. Each book takes its title from a U.S. state or territory, creating a geographic tour of the expanding nation.

The series was a consistent bestseller through the 1980s. Most of the books were published at a pace of two or three per year, with the final installment, Texas Freedom!, arriving much later in 2012. Readers who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on American frontier life will find this series covers the era thoroughly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West series?

There are 25 books in the Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West series, published between 1979 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West series?

The first book in the Dana Fuller Ross Wagons West series is Independence!, published in 1979.

What time period does the Wagons West series cover?

The Wagons West series covers the American westward expansion of the 19th century. The books follow pioneer families as they travel from the eastern states across the continent, with each book typically named after the state or territory featured in that installment.

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