Texas Tradition Books in Order

This page lists the complete Texas Tradition reading order by Elmer Kelton, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 1971-1991

Texas Tradition Reading Order

01 The Day the Cowboys Quit 1971 Buy

02 Wagontongue 1972 Buy

03 Manhunters 1974 Buy

04 The Wolf and the Buffalo 1980 Buy

05 Stand Proud 1984 Buy

06 Dark Thicket 1985 Buy

07 The Man Who Rode Midnight 1987 Buy

08 Honor at Daybreak 1991 Buy

Texas Tradition Books by Publication Order

1971 The Day the Cowboys Quit #1

1972 Wagontongue #2

1974 Manhunters #3

1980 The Wolf and the Buffalo #4

1984 Stand Proud #5

1985 Dark Thicket #6

1987 The Man Who Rode Midnight #7

1991 Honor at Daybreak #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Texas Tradition reading order?

The Texas Tradition reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Texas Tradition books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Texas Tradition books published across 1971-1991.

Who writes the Texas Tradition books?

Texas Tradition is listed as a book series by Elmer Kelton.

Should I read Texas Tradition in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Texas Tradition. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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