Legends of Texas

The editor spent years riding horseback through remote corners of the Lone Star State, listening to the stories that have lingered in taverns, homesteads, and dusty newspapers. This volume gathers the most widely known legends spoken by white‑settler Texans, from buried treasures in the Llano and San Saba hills to daring escapades along the Rio Grande. Organized loosely by region, the selections trace a path from the rugged west to the bustling east, giving a sense of the land’s diverse folklore.

Listeners will travel through tales of lost mines, mysterious disappearances, and the heroic echoes of early Texas life, all framed by the editor’s careful annotations. The collection showcases how these myths intertwine with real events, offering a vivid portrait of frontier ambition and imagination. It invites anyone curious about Texas’s hidden past to hear the voices that have kept these legends alive for generations.