"Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace: An Authentic History of the Wild West

"Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace: An Authentic History of the Wild West, by John M. Burke, is a late 19th-century historical narrative about the remarkable life of William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, and his iconic representation of the American frontier and the Wild West, where the book explores Cody's exciting exploits, detailing his influential work as a scout, which helped establish his reputation as an amazing mythic figure of the American West. The book begins by explaining Buffalo Bill's formative years and the unstable world of the American frontier during his upbringing, noting his family's trek from Iowa to Kansas, further detailing the hardships encountered by settlers and Native Americans during this turbulent era and, subsequently, plunged into a world where bravery and independence were necessary, Cody's early life amidst dangerous lands and warfare played a part in shaping his image as a celebrated person of the Wild West, aiming to distinguish the actual man from the legend by showcasing the authentic story of his impact and adventures.