Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Desert Solitaire
Buy on Amazon1968
Appalachian Wilderness
Buy on Amazon1970
Beyond the Wall
Buy on Amazon1971
Slickrock
Buy on Amazon1971
Cactus Country
Buy on Amazon1973
The Journey Home
Buy on Amazon1977
The Hidden Canyon
Buy on Amazon1977
Desert Images
Buy on Amazon1979
Abbey's Road
Buy on Amazon1979
Down the River
Buy on Amazon1982
One Life at a Time, Please
Buy on Amazon1987
Freedom and Wildness
Buy on Amazon1987
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness
Buy on Amazon1989
Confessions of a Barbarian
Buy on Amazon1994
Postcards from Ed
Buy on Amazon2006
Prose and Poetry of the American West
Buy on Amazon1991
Late Harvest
Buy on Amazon1991
The Great Bear
Buy on Amazon1992
Ice: Stories of Survival from Polar Exploration
Buy on Amazon1999
The Eloquent Essay
Buy on Amazon2000
The Portable Sixties Reader
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Desert Solitaire (1968), 2. Appalachian Wilderness (1970), 3. Beyond the Wall (1971), 4. Slickrock (1971), 5. Cactus Country (1973), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Edward Abbey contains 21 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Edward Abbey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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