The Life of Honorable William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill The Famous Hunter,…
William Frederick Cody
Read by Barry Eads
The life and adventures of Honorable 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. The frequent reference to such military men as Generals Sheridan, Carr, Merritt, Crook, Terry, Colonel Royal, and other officers under whom Mr. Cody served as scout and guide at different times and in various sections of the frontier, during the numerous Indian campaigns of the last ten or twelve years, affords ample proof of his genuineness as a thoroughbred scout.
(Summary by the publisher) (8 hr 40 min)
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appalling rough cowboy reality
jaded_grl
the reader did a fantastic job. the recording quality and volume were excellent. while this is an autobiography, and while there is a portion at the beginning to state the events are all verifiable and true, i just feel like many of the things in the book were the writer "tooting his own horn". the only positive things i learned about buffalo bill was (1) his families stand on opposing making their state a slave state (though he never speaks of black men in a polite manner or on equal terms) and (2) he was a very savvy business man with his hand in many places making money. the book relates many sad events with indians in the light of the pale face man being a hero. much killing of buffalos for sport (thousands on thousands) and only using the rump & hump for food, skinning them & collecting heads. he relates killing over 69 in a day in a shooting competition and it makes you wonder if they even realized all the meat they were wasting. i recommend reading this to see a different point of view on the old west
interesting read
adam
A fascinating look into the life and times of frontiersmen. I found it very interesting to have a white mans perspective on events. One feels for both the white men and the Indians who suffered the warring. I agree with the other reviewer about the shocking nature of the number of buffalo killed. There is no sense in the book that there was a limit to the supply then. Buffalo bill is quite a character and it's great to be able to feel as though you're sitting by the fire with him hearing his adventures. I'll probably check out his other book too. Great read. Thank you.
Roughout
Great story and character. Read like the reader was the author.
K...RE6684
I like the gentleman reading the book. It's a bit dated with a few things written and you can definitely tell that Cody had a bit of an ego. Custer wasn't the Great White Savior and the Indians weren't horrible devil's. All in all a very interesting and informative book. ENJOY!
What a story
Michaela Upham
I loved this autobiography. What experience Cody had in his life. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the prairie, the going-ons of the time, and the Indians in the mid to late 1800's. Excellent book and one I would read again.
Cody
Chalood
Told first person from memory. Colorful life honestly spoken.
VIVA BUFFALO BILL
Avid Listener
A most interesting and informative work, masterfully read. Pay no attention to jaded-grl's comments. She obviously understands nothing of old west doings.