{"title":"William F. Cody","description":"Frank Christianson is an associate professor of English at Brigham Young University. He is the author of Philanthropy in British and American Fiction: Dickens, Hawthorne, Eliot, and Howells.","products":[{"product_id":"the-life-of-hon-william-f-cody-known-as-buffalo-bill-paperback","title":"The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat we know of Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917) is more myth than man. Yet the stage persona that took audiences by storm was based on the very real encounters of William F. Cody with the American West. This autobiography, infused with the drama of dime novels and stage melodramas that would transform the author into an American icon, recounts a boy's move to the Kansas territory, where his father hoped to homestead, and his subsequent life on the frontier, following his career from trapper to buffalo hunter to Army scout, guide, and Indian fighter. \u003cbr\u003eWritten when Cody was thirty-three years old, this life story captures both the hard reality of frontier life and the sensational image to which a boy of the time might aspire: the Indian fights, buffalo hunting, and Pony Express escapades that popular history contributed to the myth-making of Buffalo Bill. It is this movement between the personal and the mythic, plain facts and tall tales, William F. Cody and Buffalo Bill, that gives this autobiography its fascination and its power. \u003cbr\u003eBased on the original 1879 edition, this volume provides a new introduction, historical materials, and twenty-six additional images. It reveals both the William F. Cody of personal history and the Buffalo Bill of American mythology--and, finally, the curious reality that partakes of both. \u003cbr\u003eFor information about the Buffalo Bill Cody archive, visit www.codyarchive.org.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67928317690079,"sku":"9780803232914","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/HQ20vHwCmd9780803232914.webp?v=1791265975"},{"product_id":"the-wild-west-in-england-paperback","title":"The Wild West in England - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmy scout, frontiersman, and hero of the American West, William F. \"Buffalo Bill\" Cody was also a shrewd self-promoter, showman, and entrepreneur. In 1888 he published \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Wild West\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of biographies of four well-known American frontier figures: Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Kit Carson, and himself. Cody contributed an abridged version of his 1879 autobiography with an addendum titled \u003ci\u003eThe Wild West in England\u003c\/i\u003e, now available in this stand-alone annotated edition, including all the illustrations from the original text along with photographs of Cody and promotional materials. Here Cody describes his Wild West exhibition, the show that offered audiences a mythic experience of the American frontier. Focusing on the show's first season of performances in England, Cody includes excerpts of numerous laudatory descriptions of his show from the English press as well as stories of his time spent with British nobility--from private performances for Queen Victoria and the Prince and Princess of Wales to dinners and teas with the elite of London society. He depicts himself as an ambassador of American culture, proclaiming that he and his Wild West show prompted the British to \"know more of the mighty nation beyond the Atlantic and . . . to esteem us better than at any time within the limits of modern history.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67928319230175,"sku":"9780803240544","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Vs-mqXPHgi9780803240544.webp?v=1791265990"},{"product_id":"the-life-and-adventures-of-buffalo-bill-paperback","title":"The Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill is a memoir written by William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, one of the most famous figures of the American Old West. The book recounts his life, from his early days as a buffalo hunter and Pony Express rider to his later career as a showman and entrepreneur. It provides a firsthand account of the many adventures he experienced, including battles with Native Americans, hunting expeditions, and his famous Wild West shows. The book also offers insights into the cultural and political climate of the time, as well as the changing attitudes towards the West and its inhabitants. Overall, The Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill is a fascinating and engaging read that provides a unique window into an important period of American history.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67933443064031,"sku":"9781162765990","price":51.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/IhZTdsoeE79781162765990.webp?v=1791341549"},{"product_id":"the-life-of-buffalo-bill-paperback","title":"The Life of Buffalo Bill - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The life and adventures of Hon. William F. Cody-Buffalo Bill-as told by himself, make up a narrative which reads more like romance than reality, and which in many respects will prove a valuable contribution to the records of our Western frontier history. While no literary excellence is claimed for the narrative, it has the greater merit of being truthful, and is verified in such a manner that no one can doubt its veracity. While many events of his career are known to the public, yet the reader will find in this narrative much that will be entirely new and intensely interesting to both young and old.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67969181581535,"sku":"9781434105585","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/z64OEZDWpl9781434105585.webp?v=1791769946"},{"product_id":"pursuing-the-sioux-indians-paperback","title":"Pursuing The Sioux Indians - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003ePursuing The Sioux Indians is a historical account written by William F. Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill, that chronicles the conflicts between the Sioux Indians and the United States Army during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed and firsthand perspective of the battles and skirmishes that took place during this time, including the Battle of Little Bighorn and the Wounded Knee Massacre. Cody also shares his personal experiences and interactions with the Sioux Indians, providing insight into their culture and way of life. Overall, Pursuing The Sioux Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the conflicts between Native Americans and the United States government.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Adventures of Buffalo Bill, by William F. Cody. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766143317.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67989216592095,"sku":"9781425454494","price":25.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/32ivziwRAE9781425454494.webp?v=1791957052"},{"product_id":"the-wild-west-in-england-hardcover","title":"The Wild West in England - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmy scout, frontiersman, and hero of the American West, William F. \"Buffalo Bill\" Cody was also a shrewd self-promoter, showman, and entrepreneur. In 1888 he published \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Wild West\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of biographies of four well-known American frontier figures: Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Kit Carson, and himself. Cody contributed an abridged version of his 1879 autobiography with an addendum titled \u003ci\u003eThe Wild West in England\u003c\/i\u003e, now available in this stand-alone annotated edition, including all the illustrations from the original text along with photographs of Cody and promotional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere Cody describes his Wild West exhibition, the show that offered audiences a mythic experience of the American frontier. Focusing on the show's first season of performances in England, Cody includes excerpts of numerous laudatory descriptions of his show from the English press as well as stories of his time spent with British nobility--from private performances for Queen Victoria and the Prince and Princess of Wales to dinners and teas with the elite of London society. He depicts himself as an ambassador of American culture, proclaiming that he and his Wild West show prompted the British to \"know more of the mighty nation beyond the Atlantic and . . . to esteem us better than at any time within the limits of modern history.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67990806757599,"sku":"9780803243880","price":121.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XfLDJLvagP9780803243880.webp?v=1791960724"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-buffalo-bill-paperback","title":"The Adventures of Buffalo Bill - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe was riding as fast as his pony could go through a ravine one day when there sprang out in front of him in the narrow track a man with his rifle at his shoulder. Young Cody knew enough to know that the man had what was called the \"drop\" on him. There was nothing to do but pull up and await events. It was a white man-a desperado of the plains. He told the boy that he meant him no harm, but that he wanted the money in the bag. -from \"The Pony Express Rider\" He looms as large in the American imagination as do Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. Buffalo Bill Cody rode for the Pony Express, served as a scout for Union Army during the Civil War, and was a champion of the rights of women and Indians. Yet his greatest legacy may be his own invention of that legacy. A tireless and wily self-promoter, Cody, already a superstar, in 1904 published this autobiography, the cheerful story of his own life, complete with suspiciously tall tales of battles with Indians, exploits with the army and the Pony Express, and more. Whether they're wholly true or somewhat exaggerated, they're totally entertaining. American frontiersman and showman WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY (1846-1917) toured Europe and North American with his \"Wild West Show\" in the 1880s, 1890s, and early 1900s, helping to establish the legend of the American West, and as a result may have been the first globally recognized American celebrity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68033195114719,"sku":"9781596056275","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ufw2OUNwPX9781596056275.webp?v=1792029133"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/william-f-cody.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}