Presenting Buffalo Bill : the man who invented the Wild West

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Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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J92 Buffalo Bill
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Summary

Everyone knows the name Buffalo Bill, but few these days know what he did or, in some cases, didn't do. Was he a Pony Express rider? Did he serve Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn? Did he scalp countless Native Americans, or did he defend their rights?

This, the first significant biography of Buffalo Bill Cody for younger readers in many years, explains it all. With copious archival illustrations and a handsome design, Presenting Buffalo Bill makes the great showman come alive for new generations. Extensive back matter, bibliography, and source notes complete the package.

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Contents

  • A Note from the Author p. ix
  • Introduction p. xi
  • Fanfare p. 3
  • Act 1 The boy Will Cody p. 7
  • Act 2 Boy on the plains p. 35
  • Panning for the Truth: The Mormon war p. 46
  • Act 3 The Youngest rider on the Pony Express p. 53
  • Panning for the Truth: The Pony Express p. 60
  • Act 4 Becoming Buffalo Bill p. 71
  • Panning for the Truth: winning the Name "Buffalo Bill" p. 84
  • Panning for the Truth: The Death of Chief Tall Bull p. 97
  • Act 5 Starring Buffalo Bill p. 109
  • Panning for the Truth: yellow Hair p. 129
  • Act 6 Rootin', Tootin', Ropin', and Shootin' p. 141
  • Panning for the Truth: Native performers p. 166
  • Act 7 Rough Riders of the World p. 179
  • Act 8 Show's End p. 209
  • Afterword p. 229
  • Bibliography p. 231
  • Source Notes p. 237
  • Picture Credits p. 261
  • Index p. 263

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