Wild West in England

William F. Cody (1846–1917) founded the traveling show "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" in 1883 after serving as a scout in the U.S. Army and an actor in western stage dramas. While his show toured in the United States and Europe for three decades, he became an international celebrity. Frank Christianson, an associate professor of English at Brigham Young University, is the editor of the critical edition of The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill (available in a Bison Books edition).

• List of IllustrationsSeries Editor's PrefaceEditor's IntroductionA Note on the TextAcknowledgements List of ScenesThe Wild West in EnglandAppendix A: Story of the Wild WestAppendix B: Photos Appendix C: Promotion and Reception of the Wild WestSelect BibliographyIndex

"A must for Cody enthusiasts."—Johnny D. Boggs, Roundup Magazine "You get such an intimate look into not only the show itself, but also Buffalo Bill himself by reading his words and I found myself wanting to read more and more to find out what would happen next."—Christopher Lewis, Dad of Divas "A useful and enjoyable addition to American West collections."—Jay Freeman, Booklist "Not only does it make Cody's account readily available but, under Christianson's expert oversight, [The Wild West in England] . . . provides a useful introduction, placing Cody and his exhibition in historical and cultural context."—D.B. Wilmeth, Choice "[The Wild West in England offers] readers a fresh look at Cody and his famous self, Buffalo Bill."-J. Thomas Murphy, Annals of Iowa