Buffalo Bill, the Border King; Or, Redskin and Cowboy by Prentiss Ingraham

"Buffalo Bill, the Border King; Or, Redskin and Cowboy" by Col. Prentiss Ingraham is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the legendary figure of Buffalo Bill, whose real name is William F. Cody, depicting his heroic escapades in the American West, particularly during conflicts with Native Americans. In this narrative, Cody is portrayed as a fearless scout determined to save the besieged occupants of Fort Advance. The opening of the story sets the stage at Fort Advance, where a small group of soldiers, led by Major Baldwin, finds themselves surrounded by a formidable band of Sioux warriors, led by the fierce chief Oak Heart and his daughter White Antelope. With resources dwindling and the threat of an imminent attack, Major Baldwin calls for a volunteer to brave the perilous "death gantlet" to fetch help. The tension escalates as Buffalo Bill makes a daring entrance, having successfully navigated through the hostile Sioux territory, inspiring hope among the beleaguered fort's inhabitants. The chapter vividly introduces the characters and high-stakes conflict that will drive the rest of the thrilling tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ingraham, Prentiss, 1843-1904
Title Buffalo Bill, the Border King; Or, Redskin and Cowboy
Series Title Buffalo Bill border stories, no. 1.
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
Subject Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Fiction
Subject Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 62638
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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