The Business of Being Buffalo Bill: Selected Letters of William F. Cody, 1879-1917

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The Business of Being Buffalo Bill provides new insight into a colorful figure in American history. William F. Cody was interested in developing the American West through irrigation, transportation, and settlement. He invested heavily in development projects such as mining, newspapers, and an entire town, Cody, Wyoming. In his correspondence, Cody discussed his various failures and successes, talked of personal problems, and spoke of his longing to end his show business career and retire to the West he loved. These candid letters present a unique view of Buffalo Bill as a man of many interests and enthusiasms. Containing previously unpublished correspondence between Cody and his business partners, relations, and friends, this volume examines Cody's business endeavors and his personal relationships.

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Blackstone provides excellent narration when necessary creating a clear insight into one of this country's most colorful theatrical figures.-Books of the South West
Buffalo Bill at best is humanized, and he consistently issues forth as a man of vitality--more dreamer than hero, less rascal than innocent.-Choice
The Business of Being Buffalo Bill presents a lively discussion of a colorful figure in American history. This book will provide students and historians with a chronicle of Bill Cody's fascinating life--in his own words.-Academic Library Book Review
These letters are reproduced almost exactly as Cody wrote them. While his wording is clear and vivid, his lack of formal education shows in his disregard for capitals and punctuation. As he once said, the reader could put the punctuation in wherever he wanted it.-Pacific Northwest Quarterly Old West
"Blackstone provides excellent narration when necessary creating a clear insight into one of this country's most colorful theatrical figures."-Books of the South West
"Buffalo Bill at best is humanized, and he consistently issues forth as a man of vitality--more dreamer than hero, less rascal than innocent."-Choice
"The Business of Being Buffalo Bill presents a lively discussion of a colorful figure in American history. This book will provide students and historians with a chronicle of Bill Cody's fascinating life--in his own words."-Academic Library Book Review
"These letters are reproduced almost exactly as Cody wrote them. While his wording is clear and vivid, his lack of formal education shows in his disregard for capitals and punctuation. As he once said, the reader could put the punctuation in wherever he wanted it."-Pacific Northwest Quarterly Old West

Author Bio

SARAH J. BLACKSTONE was Assistant Professor and Director of Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas from 1983 to 1986.