Joel Chandler Harris books in order
American journalist, children's writer
- Lived
- 1848–1908
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 27
Joel Chandler Harris published 8 novels, 4 short story collections, 11 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books, beginning with Uncle Remus (1881).
Updated September 2026
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Uncle Remus
Joel Chandler Harris's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Balaam and His Master (1891)
Uncle Remus and His Friends (1892)
On the Wing of Occasions (1900)
Gabriel Tolliver (1902)
A Little Union Scout (1904)
Short story collections in order
Tales of the Home Folks in Peace and War (1898)
Stories From Uncle Remus (1911)
Modern Short Stories (1918)
The Scribner Treasury (1953)
Children's books in order
Uncle Remus (1881)
Nights with Uncle Remus (1883)
Daddy Jake the Runaway (1890)
On the Plantation (1892)
Mr. Rabbit at Home (1894)
Wally Wanderoon and His Story-telling Machine (1903)
The Tar-baby, and Other Rhymes of Uncle Remus (1904)
Told by Uncle Remus (1905)
Uncle Remus Returns (1918)
Poetry in order
Bandanna Ballads Including Shadows on the Wall (1899)
Other books in order
Plantation Pagents (1899)
The Making of a Statesman (1902)
A Subtreasury of American Humor (1945)
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About Joel Chandler Harris
Joel Chandler Harris was an American journalist and folklorist best known for his collection of Uncle Remus stories. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a plantation during his teenage years, Harris spent most of his adult life in Atlanta working as an associate editor at The Atlanta Constitution.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joel Chandler Harris FAQ
- How many books has Joel Chandler Harris written?
- Joel Chandler Harris published 8 novels, 4 short story collections, 11 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joel Chandler Harris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Uncle Remus.
- What is Joel Chandler Harris's last book?
- A Little Union Scout (1904).
- What is Joel Chandler Harris's most famous book?
- Uncle Remus (1881) is Joel Chandler Harris's most widely read book.
- Can I read Joel Chandler Harris's books for free?
- Yes. 18 books by Joel Chandler Harris 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.