02549cam a22003733u 4500 1248 UtSlPG 20260610133042.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 Wetmore, Helen Cody Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of William F. Cody ["Buffalo Bill"] Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-02-19 Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger "Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of William F. Cody ["Buffalo Bill"]" by Helen Cody Wetmore is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of William F. Cody, famously known as Buffalo Bill, as recounted by his sister, providing a personal perspective on his character and achievements. The narrative spans Cody’s early life, detailing his family background, childhood experiences, and the environment that shaped him into the legendary frontiersman and showman he would become. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the reader to the Cody family and their homestead in Iowa, where William, the second son, is born into a loving yet challenging environment. Helen provides insight into their early family life, touching upon brother Samuel’s tragic death and their mother's hopes for William's future. As the narrative unfolds, the family embarks on a westward journey influenced by the Gold Rush, revealing the adventurous spirit that characterizes the Cody legacy. This section captures the essence of pioneer life, the family's struggles, and budding glimpses of William's burgeoning character as he encounters both danger and discovery on their way to a new life in Kansas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography Entertainers -- United States -- Biography West (U.S.) -- Biography Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1248 43364 43364