The Lives and Legends of Buffalo Bill

by Don Russell

Few western American have been more often written about than William F. Cody, the "Buffalo Bill" of history, the dime novel, and popular lore.

There are several important aspects of this biography. The whole career of the plainsman is presented - it is the only biography, in fact, that contains any major assault on the army records dealing with Cody’s scouting career - and it relates with skill and insight the truths behind the legends exploited in contemporary dime novels, the stage, and the Wild West show.

Genres: Biography

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

Reviews

[Bill A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely definitive. I knew Don Russell a little. He is another legend, himself!

[Amie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book in Cody Wyoming on my honeymoon. It wasn't worth it. It's incredibly dry, and too much like a textbook.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

More details than I wanted, but very well researched.

[Nicholle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically the textbook on Buffalo Bill Cody, which means reading straight through was a little difficult, but it's a great reference resource.
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