Series reading guide · updated 2026
Texas Tradition Books in Order
Every Texas Tradition book in publication order — 8 in total, spanning 1971–1991.
Publication Order of Texas Tradition Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Day the Cowboys Quit | 1971 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 |  Wagontongue | 1972 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 |  Manhunters | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 |  The Wolf and the Buffalo | 1980 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 |  Stand Proud | 1984 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 |  Dark Thicket | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 |  The Man Who Rode Midnight | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 |  Honor at Daybreak | 1991 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 8, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Day the Cowboys Quit | 1971 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Wagontongue | 1972 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Manhunters | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | The Wolf and the Buffalo | 1980 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Stand Proud | 1984 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Dark Thicket | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | The Man Who Rode Midnight | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Honor at Daybreak | 1991 | Amazon US UK |
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