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ⓘ About Jack Schaefer
Jack Schaefer was an American writer born in 1907 best known for his work in the genre of Westerns. Readers will most likely associate Jack Schaefer with his book ‘Shane’. +Biography Jack Schaefer was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Jack’s father was a German Attorney. The author attended Oberlin College where he studied English. Eventually graduating from Columbia University, Jack had a thirst for scholarly achievements. And it looked like he would go so far as to acquire a Masters of Arts Degree. However, circumstances forced him to leave before completing his studies. Life after school found the author at the United Press Agency where he found work and began his career as a journalist. Jack enjoyed a success as a journalist.
All Book Series by Jack Schaefer
The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1966
Conversations with a Pocket Gopher
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1978
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jack Schaefer?
Jack Schaefer was an American writer born in 1907 best known for his work in the genre of Westerns. Readers will most likely associate Jack Schaefer with his book 'Shane’. +Biography Jack Schaefer was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Jack’s father was a German Attorney.
Which Jack Schaefer series should I start with?
Jack Schaefer's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Shane (1949).
How many books has Jack Schaefer written?
Jack Schaefer has 21 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1949 and 1978. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Short Story Collections and Non-Fiction.
In what order should Jack Schaefer's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 21 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Jack Schaefer's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jack Schaefer's 21 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (10 books); Short Story Collections (6 books); Non-Fiction (4 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book).