This beautifully reproduced classic children’s travel book on Texas is now available in a smaller, more affordable package, with vintage illustrations, updated facts, and timeless gift appeal.

First published in 1967, Sasek rides high in the saddle, lassoing all the color and colossal span of Texas as he tours the state from Dallas, Houston, and Austin to the Alamo. From cattle, coyotes, and cowboys to oil wells, rodeo, and rattlesnakes, this beloved illustrated travel book captures the places, characters, and outsized spirit that make Texas unforgettable.

About The Author

Miroslav Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world, including Paris, New York City, Venice, London, and Rome. His iconic series won several awards, such as The New York Times’s Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Boys’ Club of America Junior Books Award. He died in 1980 in Switzerland.