Hal George Evarts

Hal G. Evarts Sr. was an American author best known for his adventure and animal stories set in the American West. His notable works include "The Bald Face and Other Animal Stories," "The Yellow Horde," and "The Painted Stallion," which captured the rugged landscapes and wildlife of the frontier. Evarts also wrote "The Settling of the Sage" and "Shortgrass," novels that explored the challenges of pioneer life. His vivid storytelling and deep appreciation for nature earned him a dedicated readership during the early 20th century.

Evarts specialized in Western fiction and animal tales, often blending action with detailed depictions of wildlife. Many of his works, such as "Fur Brigade" and "Wolf Dog," centered on the lives of trappers, frontiersmen, and their animal companions. His later books, including "Jerbo: The Jumper" and "Kobi of the Sea," expanded into juvenile fiction, offering young readers engaging narratives about wild creatures. Evarts' writing career spanned over a decade, leaving behind a legacy of adventure literature that celebrated the untamed spirit of the West.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Cross Pull 1919
2 The Yellow Horde 1920
3 The Settling of the Sage 1922
4 The Passing of the Old West 1923
5 Tumbleweeds 1923
6 Spanish Acres 1925
7 The Painted Stallion 1926
8 The Moccasin Telegraph 1927
9 Fur Brigade 1928
10 Tomahawk Rights 1929
11 The Shaggy Legion 1930
12 Shortgrass 1932
13 Wolf Dog 1935
14 The Pegleg Mystery 1972
15 Bigfoot 1973
16 Fugitive's Canyon 1973
17 The Man from Yuma 1974
18 The Purple Eagle Mystery 1976
19 Ambush Rider 1976
20 Renegade of Rainbow Basin 1977
21 Jay-Jay and the Peking Monster 1978
22 Highgrader 1993
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Bald Face 1919
2 Fur Sign 1922
3 Jerbo the Jumper 1930
4 Kobi of the Sea 1930
5 Phantom the White Mink 1930
6 Swift the Kit Fox 1930
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Skunk Ranch to Hollywood: The West of Author Hal Evarts 1989
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 The Bald Face and Other Animal Stories 2018