Biographies:
* The Tragic Romance of Father and Son: The Story of the Wilkes-Barre Massacre (1934): An exploration of the Wilkes-Barre Massacre during the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the tragic relationship between Colonel John Butler and his son, Zebulon.
* Christopher Marlowe: The Man in His Time (1937): A biography of the Elizabethan playwright.
* Daniel Boone: Master of the Wilderness (1939): A popular biography of the legendary frontiersman.
* The Eyes of the World: William Jennings Bryan (1940): A biography of the famed politician and orator.
* The Great Villiers: Father and Son (1942): A dual biography of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham and his son, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham.
* Turncoats, Traitors, and Revolutionaries (1943): A study of American Loyalism during the Revolutionary War.
* The American War of Independence (1951): A comprehensive history of the American Revolution.
* The Story of the Black Regiment (1952): A history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, one of the first African American regiments to fight in the Civil War.
* George Washington (1959): A biography of the first American president.
Other notable works:
* The Compleat Traveller in England (1955): A guide to the history, culture, and attractions of England.
* The Compleat Traveller in America (1960): A companion volume to "The Compleat Traveller in England," exploring the history and culture of America.
Bakeless's writing is known for its engaging style, historical accuracy, and lively storytelling. His works have been praised for their vivid portrayal of the past and their insightful examination of historical figures.