Life and marvelous adventures of Wild Bill, the Scout by James W. Buel
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| Author | Buel, James W. (James William), 1849-1920 |
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| LoC No. | 11022518 |
| Title |
Life and marvelous adventures of Wild Bill, the Scout being a true an exact history of all the sanguinary combats and hair-breadth escapes of the most famous scout and spy America ever produced. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Life and Marvelous Adventures of Wild Bill, the Scout" by James W. Buel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of James B. Hickok, famously known as "Wild Bill," as he navigates the challenges and adventures of life in the American frontier. The book details Wild Bill's legendary status as a scout and gunfighter, recounting his numerous battles, escapades, and the characteristics that made him both a figure of fear and respect during turbulent times. At the start of the book, the author outlines Wild Bill's unique personality traits, emphasizing his daring yet principled nature, setting the stage for a thrilling tale of adventure and survival. We learn about his early life, his departure from home at nineteen to seek a life filled with excitement, and his rise to fame through a series of daring and dangerous encounters, including brawls and shootouts with notorious criminals. The opening portion vividly illustrates his first major conflict at Rock Creek, where he bravely defends himself against a gang of marauders, establishing the tone for his courageous antics that define his legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) |
| Subject | Hickok, Wild Bill, 1837-1876 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46927 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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