Celebrated showman of the Old West, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody took on another role unknown to most Americans, that of the western land developer and to

Celebrated showman of the Old West, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody took on another role unknown to most Americans, that of the western land developer and to

Attempts to discern the truths behind the legends built up around his career.

William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was the most famous American of his age. He claimed to have worked for the Pony Express when only a boy and to have scouted f

Placing William Cody in the context of his times, Warren offers a rich and revealing biography and social history of an enduring American icon. 41 illustrations