Wagons West books in order

Complete reading order for the Wagons West series by Dana Fuller Ross, a 25-book historical fiction saga following American pioneers westward.

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 Montana! 1983 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
11 Dakota! 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 Mississippi! 1985 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
16 Louisiana! 1985 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
17 Tennessee! 1986 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
18 Illinois! 1986 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
19 Wisconsin! 1987 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
20 Kentucky! 1987 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
21 Arizona! 1988 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
22 New Mexico! 1988 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
23 Oklahoma! 1989 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
24 Celebration! 1989 Dana Fuller Ross Buy
25 Texas Freedom! 2012 Dana Fuller Ross Buy

Wagons West is a 25-book historical fiction series written under the pen name Dana Fuller Ross. The series traces the journeys of American pioneer families as they move from east to west across the continent during the 19th century. Each book is named after the state or territory where the action takes place.

The series launched in 1979 with Independence! and published steadily through the 1980s, with the final book Texas Freedom! arriving in 2012. Wagons West was one of the most popular historical fiction series of its era, appealing to readers who enjoy stories about the American frontier and the people who settled it.

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 in publication order is recommended since characters and storylines carry over between books. However, each book focuses on a different state or territory, so readers can pick up any individual volume and follow the story without too much confusion.

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