Peter Matthiessen Books in Order
Peter Matthiessen is a celebrated author of over thirty books, distinguished by his profound works in both non-fiction and fiction. He notably won the National Book Award in two consecutive years (1979 and 1980) for The Snow Leopard, a groundbreaking non-fiction piece that showcases his exceptional storytelling and research skills. In 2008, Matthiessen achieved a unique feat by winning the National Book Award for fiction with Shadow Country, solidifying his position as a masterful writer across genres. As a co-founder of The Paris Review, Matthiessen played a pivotal role in shaping literary culture. Beyond his literary achievements, he is also recognized as a world-renowned naturalist, explorer, and activist, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Peter Matthiessen
- #1AmazonWildlife in America(1959)
- #2AmazonThe Cloud Forest(1961)
- #3AmazonUnder The Mountain Wall(1962)
- #4AmazonOomingmak(1967)
- #5AmazonSal Si Puedes(1970)
- #6AmazonBlue Meridian(1971)
- #7AmazonThe Wind Birds(1973)
- #8AmazonThe Snow Leopard(1978)
- #9AmazonIn the Spirit of Crazy Horse(1983)
- #10AmazonIndian Country(1984)
- #11Amazon1000 Adventures(1984)
- #12AmazonMen's Lives(1986)
- #13AmazonNine-Headed Dragon River(1986)
- #14AmazonBaikal: Sacred Sea of Siberia(1992)
- #15AmazonShadows of Africa(1992)
- #16AmazonRed and Blue Days(1993)
- #17AmazonConversations with Peter Matthiessen(1994)
- #18AmazonEast of Lo Monthang(1995)
- #19AmazonNo Boundaries(1997)
- #20AmazonZen and the Writing Life(1999)
- #21AmazonTigers in the Snow(2000)
- #22AmazonThe Birds of Heaven(2001)
- #23AmazonEnd of the Earth(2003)
- #24AmazonAre We There Yet? (With: Peter Cunningham)(2010)
- #25AmazonThe Campfire Collection: Spine-tingling Tales to Tell in the Dark(2000)
- #26AmazonBetter Than Fiction: True Travel Tales From Great Fiction Writers(2012)
- #1AmazonThe Year of the Tempest(1957)
- #2AmazonRaditzer(1961)
- #3AmazonAt Play in the Fields of the Lord(1965)
- #4AmazonRace Rock(1969)
- #5AmazonThe Seal Pool(1972)
- #6AmazonFar Tortuga(1975)
- #7AmazonPartisans(1987)
- #8AmazonIn Paradise(2014)
- #9AmazonOn the River Styx and Other Stories(1989)
- #10AmazonThe Peter Matthiessen Reader(2000)
About Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen is a celebrated author of over thirty books, distinguished by his profound works in both non-fiction and fiction. He notably won the National Book Award in two consecutive years (1979 and 1980) for The Snow Leopard, a groundbreaking non-fiction piece that showcases his exceptional storytelling and research skills. In 2008, Matthiessen achieved a unique feat by winning the National Book Award for fiction with Shadow Country, solidifying his position as a masterful writer across genres. As a co-founder of The Paris Review, Matthiessen played a pivotal role in shaping literary culture. Beyond his literary achievements, he is also recognized as a world-renowned naturalist, explorer, and activist, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
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