This book traces the history of the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park, located in Arlington, Texas, for over fifty years. The park opened in 1961. Coverage begins with the park's initial planning and construction in the late 1950s and proceeds through its fiftieth anniversary season in 2011. Presented are nearly 250 images. The images include concept art for the park; original postcards; tourist photographs; public relations photographs; souvenir documents; and original photographs by the author. The book provides background regarding the individuals that designed and built the park. It covers each of the major attractions added each season. The author is an attorney in Tarrant County that worked as a ride operator in the park for four years.