02768cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000290011724501160014626400510026230000470031333600260036033700260038633800360041250000310044850800840047952015920056353400450215565300280220065300560222865300450228465300410232985600430237099900170241310030UtSlPG20260610133239.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF590.31 aBuffalo Bill,d1846-191714aThe Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide :bAn Autobiography 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by Papeters, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter" is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the remarkable life and adventures of William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, who is celebrated for his exploits as a hunter, scout, and guide during the formative years of the American West. With a narrative that intertwines fact and the excitement of his numerous experiences, the book serves as a significant account of frontier history, depicting Cody's transition from a young plainsman to a renowned figure of American folklore.  The opening of the autobiography introduces the reader to Cody's early life, weaving in personal anecdotes that shape his adventurous spirit. It details his upbringing in Iowa, including events such as a brother's tragic death and the family's move to Kansas, amidst the backdrop of the turbulent times surrounding the settlement of the region. The narrative highlights Cody's formative years where he engaged in various exciting activities—from riding ponies and experiencing the quirks of childhood, to his first encounters with dangers such as hostile interactions with Native Americans. These experiences set the stage for his legendary reputation as a skilled plainsman and are foundational to his future exploits as Buffalo Bill. The introduction effectively paints a vivid picture of Cody's life on the frontier, evoking a sense of nostalgia and excitement that invites readers into the remarkable world that shaped Cody's iconic persona. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBuffalo Bill, 1846-1917  aScouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography  aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)  aPioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10030  c51651d51651