| Description |
ix, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Summary |
Explores several aspects of William Cody's nineteenth-century phenomenon, "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," discussing its combination of melodrama and supposed authenticity, its use of contemporary events such as the Civil War and Indian Wars for material, and its employment of Native Americans as performers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Company -- History.
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| ISBN |
0809032430 |
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