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
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Year
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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
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Title
Year
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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
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Skunk Ranch to Hollywood: The West of Author Hal Evarts