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100 1 _aBuffalo Bill,
_d1846-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide :
_bAn Autobiography
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Papeters, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuffalo Bill, 1846-1917
653 _aScouts (Reconnaissance) -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
653 _aPioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10030
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