J.T. Edson's massive library of Western adventures is best navigated through the internal chronology of his fictional universe, which spans from the Texas War of Independence in the 1830s through to the 1970s. While Edson wrote over 130 books, they are primarily grouped into interconnected series featuring the Hardin and Fog families. J.T. Edson Universe: In-Universe Chronological Eras
The Ysabel Kid (1968) – [Floating Outfit #1 by internal date]
Timeline: 1860. This is the perfect starting point. It introduces Lon Ysabel Kid, part-Cajun, part-Comanche, who becomes the finest rifleman and trackerman of the Floating Outfit. The story covers his teenage years and the killing of his foster-brother. jt edson books in chronological order
Five Star Westerns - A series of novels published under this banner. It introduces Lon Ysabel Kid, part-Cajun, part-Comanche, who
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