Frederick Jackson Turner books in order
American historian
- Lived
- 1861–1932
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
Frederick Jackson Turner published 1 novel, 13 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The Frontier in American History (1920).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frederick Jackson Turner
Standalone novels in order
Non-fiction in order
The Significance of the Frontier in American History (1893)
The Old West (1908)
List of References on the History of the West (1911)
Reuben Gold Thwaites (1914)
The Significance of Sections in American History (1932)
The United States, 1830-1850 (1935)
The Early Writings of Frederick Jackson Turner (1938)
Frontier and Section (1961)
Legacy (1965)
F.J. Turner (1968)
America's Great Frontiers and Sections (1969)
Other books in order
I. the West as a Field for Historical Study (1897)
Correspondence of the French Ministers to the United States, 1791-1797 (1904)
Middle Western Pioneer Democracy (1915)
The American Nation, a History: From Original Sources by Associated Scholars (1918)
The American Nation: a History, Volume 14 (1944)
About Frederick Jackson Turner
Frederick Jackson Turner was an American historian during the early 20th century, based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison until 1910, and then Harvard University. He was known primarily for his frontier thesis. He trained many PhDs who went on to become well-known historians. He promoted interdisciplinary and quantitative methods, often with an emphasis on the Midwestern United States.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frederick Jackson Turner FAQ
- How many books has Frederick Jackson Turner written?
- Frederick Jackson Turner published 1 novel, 13 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frederick Jackson Turner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Frontier in American History.
- What is Frederick Jackson Turner's last book?
- The Significance of Sections in American History (1932).
- What is Frederick Jackson Turner's most famous book?
- The Frontier in American History (1920) is Frederick Jackson Turner's most widely read book.
- Can I read Frederick Jackson Turner's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Frederick Jackson Turner are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.