The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill
By: William F. Cody ; edited and with an introduction by Frank Christianson
Contributors: Christianson, Frank
Series: The papers of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lincoln
Language: eng
Number of pages: 580
ISBN-13: 9780803236196; 9780803232914
Subjects: Pioneers; Frontier and pioneer life; Biography; Scouts (Reconnaissance)
Other titles: Life of Honorable William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill
Description: This autobiography, infused with the drama of dime novels and stage melodramas that would transform the author into an American icon, recounts a boy's move to the Kansas territory, where his father hoped to homestead, and his subsequent life on the frontier, following his career from trapper to buffalo hunter to Army scout, guide, and Indian fighter. --from publisher description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [517]-520) and index.
Table of contents: title: Series editor's preface; title: Editor's introduction; title: A note on the text; title: William F. Cody's life : a chronology; title: The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill.; title: Childhood; title: Early influences; title: Boy days in Kansas; title: Youthful experiences; title: In business; title: Hard times; title: Accidents and escapes; title: Adventures on the overland road; title: Fast driving; title: Questionable proceedings; title: A soldier; title: A wedding; title: A millionaire; title: Earning a title; title: Champion buffalo killer; title: A courier; title: An appointment; title: Scouting; title: A tough time; title: An exciting chase; title: A military expedition; title: A desperate fight; title: Administering justice; title: Hunting expeditions; title: Hunting with a grand duke; title: Sight-seeing; title: Honors; title: An actor; title: Starring; title: A return to the plains; title: Dangerous work; title: Conclusion; title: Appendix 1 : Cody and visual culture; title: Appendix 2 : Letters; title: Appendix 3 : Cody and celebrity