| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
"A Neal Porter Book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Audience |
Ages 10-14. |
| Summary |
"This, the first significant biography of Buffalo Bill Cody for younger readers in many years, explains it all. With copious archival illustrations and a handsome design, "Presenting Buffalo Bill "makes the great showman come alive for new generations. Extensive back matter, bibliography, and source notes complete the package."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Fanfare -- The boy Will Cody -- Boy on the plains -- Panning for truth: the Mormon war -- The youngest rider on the Pony Express -- Panning for truth: the Pony Express -- Becoming Buffalo Bill -- Panning for truth: winning the name "Buffalo Bill" -- Panning for truth: the death of Chief Tall Bull -- Starring Buffalo Bill -- Panning for truth: yellow hair -- Rootin', tootin', ropin', shootin' -- Panning for truth: native performers -- Rough riders of the world -- Show's end. |
| Subject |
Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Juvenile literature.
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Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.
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Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show -- History.
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Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Entertainers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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West (U.S.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Pioneers.
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Entertainers.
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West (U.S.).
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| ISBN |
9781596437630 (hardcover) |
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1596437634 (hardcover) |
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