American Folkways Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of American Folkways books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Desert Country (By: Edwin Corle)
Buy on Amazon1941
Short Grass Country (By: Stanley Vestal)
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Mormon Country
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Palmetto Country (By: Stetson Kennedy)
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Deep Delta Country (By: Harnett T. Kane)
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Golden Gate Country (By: Gertrude Atherton)
Buy on Amazon1945
Big Country Texas (By: Donald Day)
Buy on Amazon1947
Blue Ridge Country (By: Jean Thomas)
Buy on Amazon2007
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the American Folkways series is publication order: 1. Desert Country (By: Edwin Corle) (1941), 2. Short Grass Country (By: Stanley Vestal) (1941), 3. Mormon Country (1942), 4. Palmetto Country (By: Stetson Kennedy) (1942), 5. Deep Delta Country (By: Harnett T. Kane) (1944), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The American Folkways series by Wallace Stegner contains 8 books. The series began in 1941 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The American Folkways series is written by Wallace Stegner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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