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The biography explores the life of William Frederick Cody, famously known as Buffalo Bill, highlighting his diverse roles as a soldier, bison hunter, and showman. Born in Iowa and later living in Canada, he faced early hardships, starting work at just 11 years old after his father's death. His adventurous spirit led him to become a Pony Express rider at 15. His service during the American Civil War and later as a civilian scout during the Indian Wars earned him the Medal of Honor in 1872, showcasing his significant contributions to American history.
Dobrodružný život slavného scouta. Autorem je William Frederick Cody.
Dobrodružství tří Billů na Divokém západě. Černý Bill, Divoký Bill a Buffalo Bill. Dokumentární příloha: Miroslav Čvančara, Buffalo Bill - Legendy a fakta.
The greatest adventure story of all time is the story of the American West and the men who won its untold riches for America. Of all the scouts whose unflinching courage blazed the trail of that wilderness, the most celebrated was William Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. William F. Cody was born in the middle of the nineteenth century on the plains of Kansas Territory where his family had settled to trade with the friendly Kickapoo Tribe. These Natives were Bill's childhood playmates and at a tender age he traded his brand-new buckskin suit for a little wild Indian pony that he learned to ride like the wind. By the time he was twelve, he was doing the work of a grown man as a cattle driver, camping under the stars each night. When he was caught in a buffalo stampede his horsemanship saved his life. Then he met wilderness scout Kit Carson who taught him how to read the language of the plains. When daredevil riders were needed to carry the mail on the new Pony Express, Bill was one of the first to sign up. Then the Civil War began and Bill went East to fight for Kansas, since that state wanted nothing to do with slavery. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.