The Texas Tradition is a Western series by Elmer Kelton, made up of 8 books published between 1971 and 1991. It begins with The Day the Cowboys Quit (1971), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Honor at Daybreak (1991), spanning 20 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | |||
| 1 | The Day the Cowboys Quit | 1971 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Wagontongue | 1972 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Manhunters | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 4 | The Wolf and the Buffalo | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Stand Proud | 1984 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Dark Thicket | 1985 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Man Who Rode Midnight | 1987 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 8 | Honor at DaybreakLatest | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Texas Tradition series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Texas Tradition series?
Start with The Day the Cowboys Quit (1971), the first book in the Texas Tradition series by Elmer Kelton. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Texas Tradition series?
There are 8 books in the Texas Tradition series by Elmer Kelton, published between 1971 and 1991.
What is the first book in the Texas Tradition series?
The first book in the Texas Tradition series is The Day the Cowboys Quit, published in 1971 by Elmer Kelton.
What is the latest book in the Texas Tradition series?
The most recent book in the Texas Tradition series is Honor at Daybreak (1991) by Elmer Kelton.