Buffalo Bill: The Life of William F. Cody

By Eloise Duvel Stone

Book Overview

Buffalo Bill: The Life of William F. Cody is a biography written by Eloise Duvel Stone that explores the fascinating life of one of America's most iconic figures. William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, was a legendary frontiersman, buffalo hunter, and showman who became a household name in the late 19th century. The book begins by tracing Cody's early years, growing up in the wilds of Kansas and learning the skills that would serve him well throughout his life. As a young man, Cody worked as a trapper, a Pony Express rider, and a soldier, gaining valuable experience in the rough and tumble world of the American West. The heart of the book focuses on Cody's years as a buffalo hunter, a profession that earned him his famous nickname. Stone describes in vivid detail the brutal and dangerous work of hunting buffalo on the Great Plains, and how Cody became one of the most skilled and respected hunters of his time. The latter half of the book explores Cody's career as a showman, as he created the famous Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and toured the world, thrilling audiences with his feats of marksmanship and daring. Stone delves into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Wild West show, including the many challenges Cody faced in managing such a large and complex operation. Throughout the book, Stone paints a vivid portrait of Cody as a complex and multifaceted figure, a man who embodied both the rugged individualism of the American West and the showmanship and spectacle of the Gilded Age. She also explores the many controversies that surrounded Cody's life and career, including his treatment of Native Americans and his complicated relationship with the truth. Overall, Buffalo Bill: The Life of William F. Cody is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most enduring legends.This Biography Covers The Life Of William Frederick Cody From His Birth February 26, 1846 Until His Death January 10, 1917. Emphasis Is On The Years He Spend On The Frontier, When The West Was Young.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168677467
• ISBN13: 9781168677464
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"