Items related to The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo...
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West) - Hardcover
Synopsis
The real achievements of William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody as a plainsman, hunter, scout, and Indian fighter have tended to be obscured by his fame as a showman. From its opening performance in 1883, Buffalo Bill's Wild West (it was never advertised as a show or circus) enthralled audiences in America and Europe, urchins and crowned heads alike; and probably no one man did more to establish and ro-manticize the tradition of the old West of cowboy and Indian. Because he personified this tradition, Cody inspired an ocean of literature—dime novels, stories, melodramas, allegedly true accounts of his exploits—which tarnished the credibility of his legend even as it increased his renown.
This Bison Books edition is the first complete reprinting of the original autobiography since it was published in 1879. It covers the years from Cody's birth in 1846 until his thirty-fourth year—the years during which he grew up on the plains, worked for Russell, Majors & Waddell, rode the Pony Express, went on fourteen expeditions against the Indians, and participated in fifteen Indian fights—the years that underpin the legend of Buffalo Bill and earned him the status of an authentic American Hero.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
This Bison Books edition is the first complete reprinting of the original autobiography since it was published in 1879. It covers the years from Cody's birth in 1846 until his thirty-fourth year, the years that underpin the legend of Buffalo Bill and earned him the status of an authentic American hero.
About the Author
Don Russell has also edited Captain Charles King's "Campaigning with Crook "(Norman, 1964). The author of "The Lives and Legends of Buffalo Bill" (Norman, 1960), he was also editor of "The Westerners Brand Book" and an associate editor of the "New Standard Encyclopedia".
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherTime-life Books
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0809440148
- ISBN 13 9780809440146
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages365
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 25.14
Shipping:
US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_411246086
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_409860166
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # G0809440148I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # G0809440148I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # G0809440148I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # G0809440148I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 33-0809440148-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 0809440148-R
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The life of Hon. William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, the famous hunter, scout, and guide: An autobiography (Classics of the Old West)
Seller: Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Inc., State College, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Binding tight. Spine uncreased. Pages crisp and clean. Former owner's nameplate on inside cover. Cover itself is in excellent condition. Very nice copy!. Seller Inventory # mon0000136294
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout, and Guide: An Autobiography
Seller: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Volume of the 'Classics of the Old West' series. Facsimile reprint of the 1879 edition. Gilt titles on embossed brown leather, with gilt-edged pages and satin ribbon bookmark. Unmarked series bookplate on second ffep. Seller Inventory # 1155018
Quantity: 1 available