Buffalo Bill Cody: An Autobiography

Buffalo hunter. Pony Express rider. Civil War scout. World-famous showman. Few lives have captured the imagination like that of Buffalo Bill Cody.

From his daring adventures on the untamed frontier to his legendary Wild West shows that captivated audiences across Europe and America, Buffalo Bill became one of the most iconic figures of the American 19th century. After earning his nickname supplying buffalo meat to the Kansas Pacific Railroad, William F. Cody went on to serve as a soldier during the Civil War and the Plains Indian Wars, eventually becoming Chief of Scouts for the U.S. Cavalry.

In this fascinating biography, readers are transported to the rough-and-tumble days of the Old West, where Cody worked as a trapper, stagecoach driver, Pony Express rider, and more—building the legend that would one day draw the attention of European royalty and adventure writers alike.

"I could never resist the call of the trail."

Buffalo Bill's Wild West shows thrilled thousands, offering dramatic reenactments of battles, riding feats, and displays of frontier life—introducing figures like Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull to global audiences. Through these spectacles, Cody helped shape the mythos of the American West, blending fact and fiction into a compelling national narrative.

Ideal for readers interested in American history, western expansion, or the evolution of American entertainment, this biography offers a captivating glimpse into the adventurous life of one of America’s first celebrities.

N.C. Wyeth (1882 1945) began his artistic career as a young adult. Born in Needham, Massachusetts, Wyeth traveled the American West extensively and drew what he saw. His prolific career includes three thousand works and more than one hundred book illustrations, including those for a majority of the Scribner Illustrated Classics series.