Wagons West books in order

The Wagons West series by James Reasoner is a 25-book series running from 1979 to 2012, starting with Independence!.

Reading order

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

The Wagons West series by James Reasoner follows the westward expansion of the United States across 25 books. Beginning with Independence! in 1979, the series moves through the states and territories that settlers crossed and claimed during the 19th century. Each book is titled after a different location, from Nebraska and Wyoming through California, Montana, and beyond, tracing the country’s growth from east to west.

The original run of 24 books was published between 1979 and 1989, appearing at a pace of roughly two or three books per year. The series then received one additional installment, Texas Freedom!, in 2012, more than two decades after Celebration! closed out the initial sequence. Reading in order is recommended, since the books follow connected characters and storylines as they move across the expanding frontier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Wagons West series?

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

What is the first book in the Wagons West series?

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

Do you need to read the Wagons West books in order?

Reading the Wagons West series in publication order starting with Independence! (1979) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the 25 books.

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