Altemus' One Syllable Books in Order

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The Altemus' One Syllable Series is a collection of books published between 1899 and 1966, featuring simplified texts aimed at early readers. The series includes works such as The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan and Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, among others. It focuses on classic narratives that explore themes of journey, faith, and survival, presented in an accessible format for younger audiences.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of A child's life of Christ
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  2. Cover of Gulliver's Travels

    Gulliver's Travels

    Year unknown · Jonathan Swift

    "Gulliver’s Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726, is a parody of traveler’s tales and a satire of human nature. The story follows…

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  3. Cover of The pilgrim's progress

    The pilgrim's progress

    Year unknown · John Bunyan

    The pilgrim's progress is a 1899 book by John Bunyan. It is part of the series Altemus' One Syllable Series. Catalog genres: Religion & Spirituality,…

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  4. Cover of A child's story of the Old Testament
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    Robinson Crusoe

    Year unknown · Daniel Defoe

    Robinson Crusoe is a 1900 book by Daniel Defoe. It is part of the series Altemus' One Syllable Series. Catalog genres: Children's, Adventure. The…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Altemus' One Syllable Series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “A child's life of Christ”. Start with “A child's life of Christ.”

How many books are in the Altemus' One Syllable Series series?

We list 6 books , published between 1899–1900.

Where can I buy the Altemus' One Syllable Series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.