Owen Wister books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1860–1938
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 17
Owen Wister published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Virginian (1902).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Owen Wister
Standalone novels in order
Red Men and White (1895)
The Virginian (1902)
Lin McLean (1903)
The Seven Ages of Washington (1907)
Members of the Family (1911)
The Aftermath of Battle (1916)
Lady Baltimore (1925)
Roosevelt (1930)
Novellas in order
The Dragon of Wantley (1892)
Short story collections in order
Non-fiction in order
Ulysses S. Grant (1900)
The Pentecost of Calamity (1915)
Neighbors Henceforth (1922)
Other books in order
Mother (1907)
A Straight Deal (1920)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Virginian (1914)Film · from The Virginian
- The Virginian (1929)Film · from The Virginian
- The Virginian (1946)Film · from The Virginian
- The VirginianTV · from The Virginian
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About Owen Wister
Owen Wister was an American writer. His novel The Virginian, published in 1902, helped create the cowboy as a folk hero in the United States and built Wister's reputation as the "father of Western fiction." He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. The Western Writers of America renamed the Saddleman Award for best book of the year to the Owen Wister Award, and Mount Wister in Wyoming was named in his honor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Owen Wister FAQ
- How many books has Owen Wister written?
- Owen Wister published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Owen Wister's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Virginian.
- What is Owen Wister's last book?
- Roosevelt (1930).
- What is Owen Wister's most famous book?
- The Virginian (1902) is Owen Wister's most widely read book.
- Which Owen Wister books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Virginian (film, 1914).
- Can I read Owen Wister's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Owen Wister 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.