William S. Hart books in order
American actor, film director
- Lived
- 1864–1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Two-Gun Bill
William S. Hart published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Golden West Boys, "Injun and Whitey" (1919). The best-known is Hoofbeats (1933).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William S. Hart
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Hoofbeats
William S. Hart's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Golden West Boys, "Injun and Whitey" (1919)
Hoofbeats (1933)
-- and All Points West! (1940)
Non-fiction in order
My Life East and West (1929)
About William S. Hart
William Surrey Hart was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is remembered as a foremost Western star of the silent era who "imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity". During the late 1910s and early 1920s, he was one of the most consistently popular movie stars, frequently ranking high among male actors in popularity contests held by movie fan magazines.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William S. Hart FAQ
- How many books has William S. Hart written?
- William S. Hart published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William S. Hart's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hoofbeats.
- What is William S. Hart's last book?
- -- and All Points West! (1940).
- What is William S. Hart's most famous book?
- Hoofbeats (1933) is William S. Hart's most widely read book.
- Does William S. Hart write under a pen name?
- Yes: William S. Hart has also published as Two-Gun Bill.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.