For your consideration is this 1899 first edition of “Last of the Great Scouts”, the life story of Col. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) by Helen Cody Wetmore. William F. Cody, known as the legendary Buffalo Bill, was born in a log cabin in Iowa and was a buffalo hunter, stagecoach driver, Pony Express rider, Civil War soldier, and a scout for the U.S. army before beginning his career as the star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, which electrified audiences around the world from 1883 to 1917. Bill's sister, Helen Cody Wetmore, writes an affectionate biography that recalls the man and the legend, his colorful personality and ironic wit, as well as his celebrated international status. Before becoming a showman, Cody tried his luck as a land speculator, a hotelkeeper, and a justice of the peace. These pages also show the author herself growing up on the wild frontier. "Buffalo Bill" introduces us to an unforgettable and controversial figure in American frontier history. The condition of this book is good for its age, with light wear to the cover and browning to the pages; otherwise, the book is in good display condition. The measurements of this book are 8 3/4" x 6".

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