Jt Edson Books In Chronological Order ((link)) May 2026

Hardin, Fog, and Counter families

Reading J.T. Edson's books in chronological order follows the multi-generational timeline of the from the Texas War of Independence through to the modern era. Ole Devil Hardin Series

Texas Fury

This series follows Jackson Baines "Ole Devil" Hardin, the uncle of Dusty Fog, during the Texan War of Independence. Young Ole Devil (1975) Ole Devil and the Caplocks (1976) Ole Devil and the Mule Train (1976) Ole Devil at San Jacinto (1977) Get Urrea! (also titled ) (1975) 2. The Civil War Series (1861–1865) jt edson books in chronological order

Featuring the descendants of the original Floating Outfit characters, these are set in the mid-20th century but rely heavily on the history established in the Western novels. Hardin, Fog, and Counter families Reading J

1. The Beginning of the Civil War: Young Ole Devil (1970s writing) – This sets up the older generation.
2. The Formative Years: The Ysabel Kid (1961) – The Kid’s origin.
3. The Early Missions: The Floating Outfit (1962) – Their first major team-up.
4. The Peak Years: The Big Hunt (1963), The Bad Bunch (1964), The Rio Hondo War (1966)

The Early Years & Formation

The Making of a Lawman (1978)

– Timeline 1879.