Texas Tradition Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Texas Tradition books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Day the Cowboys Quit
Buy on Amazon1971
Wagontongue
Buy on Amazon1972
Manhunters
Buy on Amazon1974
The Wolf and the Buffalo
Buy on Amazon1980
Stand Proud
Buy on Amazon1984
Dark Thicket
Buy on Amazon1985
The Man Who Rode Midnight
Buy on Amazon1987
Honor at Daybreak
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Texas Tradition series is publication order: 1. The Day the Cowboys Quit (1971), 2. Wagontongue (1972), 3. Manhunters (1974), 4. The Wolf and the Buffalo (1980), 5. Stand Proud (1984), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Texas Tradition series by Elmer Kelton contains 8 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Texas Tradition series is written by Elmer Kelton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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