Publisher's Synopsis
Buffalo Bill's Life: An Adventurous Career That Led From The Savagery Of Western Life To A Seat Beside Kings And Princes is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman and showman, William F. ""Buffalo Bill"" Cody. Written by Ed Ellsworth Bartholomew, this book chronicles Cody's life from his humble beginnings as a buffalo hunter and Pony Express rider to his rise to fame as the star of the Wild West shows that toured the United States and Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book delves into Cody's early years, including his experiences as a soldier in the American Civil War and his time as a scout for the United States Army in the Indian Wars. It also explores his career as a buffalo hunter and his role in the development of the transcontinental railroad.As Cody's fame grew, he became a popular figure in American and European society, rubbing shoulders with royalty and celebrities. The book details his relationships with Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and other notable figures of the time.Throughout the book, Bartholomew paints a vivid picture of the American West and the people who lived there, including Native Americans, cowboys, and settlers. He also explores the cultural impact of Cody's Wild West shows, which helped to shape the popular image of the American West that endures to this day.Overall, Buffalo Bill's Life: An Adventurous Career That Led From The Savagery Of Western Life To A Seat Beside Kings And Princes is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most iconic figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
