Buffalo Bill: King Of Scouts (1908)

By Harry Hawkeye

Book Overview

Buffalo Bill: King of Scouts is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman, William F. Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill. The book was written by Hawkeye, Harry and was first published in 1908. It provides a detailed account of Cody's life, from his early years as a buffalo hunter and scout for the US Army to his later career as a showman and entrepreneur.The book traces Cody's rise to fame as a skilled hunter and scout, and his involvement in the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. It also explores his role in the creation of the Wild West Show, which toured the United States and Europe and featured reenactments of cowboy and Indian battles, as well as other western-themed performances.Throughout the book, Hawkeye, Harry provides a vivid portrait of Cody as a larger-than-life figure, a man who embodied the spirit of the American West and who became a cultural icon in his own time. The book is filled with colorful anecdotes and stories of Cody's adventures, as well as insights into his personality and character.Overall, Buffalo Bill: King of Scouts is a fascinating and engaging biography of one of America's most iconic figures, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165908395
• ISBN13: 9781165908394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"