The Story of the Wild West; Buffalo Bill's Autobiography and Campfire Chats

By William F. Cody

Book Overview

The Story of the Wild West is a book that chronicles the life and adventures of one of the most famous figures of the American West, William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. The book is a combination of Cody's autobiography and a collection of his campfire chats, which were stories he told about his experiences in the Wild West.In his autobiography, Cody describes his childhood in Iowa, his early years as a buffalo hunter, and his time as a scout for the US Army. He also talks about his role in the Indian Wars, his travels with his Wild West Show, and his relationships with famous figures such as Sitting Bull and Annie Oakley.The campfire chats, on the other hand, are a collection of stories that Cody told around the campfire to entertain his fellow cowboys. These stories include tales of his adventures as a buffalo hunter, his encounters with Native Americans, and his experiences with the Wild West Show.Overall, The Story of the Wild West is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most iconic figures of the American West. Cody's vivid storytelling and firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on this exciting and often violent period of American history.1888. By the time he was 22, Buffalo Bill Cody had been a trapper, bull whacker, a Fifty-Niner, Pony Express rider, wagon master, stagecoach driver, Civil War soldier, and even a hotel manager. He got his nickname from his ability to supply railroad workers with buffalo meat. Cody was employed as a scout for the U.S. Army. His tenure was the longest for any man in this dangerous profession. Here he writes the lives of the three greatest pioneers of western settlement; Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and Kit Carson and his own life story.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161498117
• ISBN13: 9781161498110
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 766 Pages
• Weight: 3.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"