This era outlines the military exploits of a young as he captains the Texas Light Cavalry. He is joined by Mark Counter and the lethal Ysabel Kid . Together, they form a unit to support the Confederacy. Mississippi Raiders
– [Floating Outfit] Timeline: 1867. Dusty Fog is made a Deputy U.S. Marshal to clean up a lawless town.
– [Waco series but includes the whole outfit]
To truly appreciate the works of J.T. Edson, it helps to understand the man who created them. Born in a small mining village in England, Edson was captivated by the Wild West from a young age. He served for twelve years in the British Army as a dog handler, a period during which he began writing to pass the time. jt edson books in chronological order
This is the heart of Edson's work. The "Floating Outfit" refers to a group of specialists working for the OD Ranch who could be "floated" to wherever trouble arose.
Edson was unique in allowing time to pass. The later chronological books feature the children of the original characters.
For dedicated collectors and completists, having the complete publication list is essential. This table outlines the majority of his novels in the order they were first released, grouping them by decade for easier navigation. This era outlines the military exploits of a
– Introduction of a recurring ally and deadly teenage gunfighter.
– High-stakes territory disputes involving cattle barons. 4. The Peak Floating Outfit Adventures (1870s)
Many J.T. Edson books are out of print in physical form but are widely available as eBooks (on Kindle) and audiobooks. Start hunting down The Floating Outfit (1966) today, and let the legend begin. Mississippi Raiders – [Floating Outfit] Timeline: 1867
– A hunt for the legendary knife amidst the chaos of war.
Many of Edson's books were republished with updated titles; for instance, Set Texas Back on Her Feet is also known as Viridian's Trail
– [Floating Outfit] Timeline: Late 1864. A civil war within the Confederacy itself as Dusty fights renegades and bushwhackers in the Rio Hondo valley.