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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Texas Tradition series? Start with "The Day the Cowboys Quit" (1971) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Texas Tradition reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Day the Cowboys Quit
1971
Wagontongue
1972
Manhunters
1974
The Wolf and the Buffalo
1980
Stand Proud
1984
Dark Thicket
1985
The Man Who Rode Midnight
1987
Honor at Daybreak
1991
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