Author |
Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 |
Illustrator |
Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945 |
Title |
An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W. F. Cody)
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Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Kevin O'Hare, Beth Trapaga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary |
"An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W.F. Cody)" by Buffalo Bill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and adventures of William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, highlighting his experiences as a frontiersman, showman, and figure in the American West. The narrative revolves around Cody's formative years, the challenges he faced, and the legendary exploits that earned him fame in the annals of American history. The opening of this autobiography begins with Buffalo Bill reflecting on his past experiences and adventures in the Old West, setting the stage for a nostalgic journey through his remarkable life. As he recounts his early years, Cody describes the transition from his comfortable farm life in Iowa to the rugged challenges of frontier living, including encounters with Native Americans, the thrill of trading, and the harsh realities of survival. His vivid storytelling paints a picture of a world filled with excitement and danger, foreshadowing the legendary events and characters he will vividly bring to life throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
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Subject |
Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917
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Subject |
Entertainers -- United States -- Biography
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Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Biography
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Subject |
Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
12740 |
Release Date |
Jun 25, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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