Memories of Buffalo Bill (The Papers of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody)

By: Louisa Frederici Cody

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Synopsis: Written with the help of Courtney Ryley Cooper, Memories of Buffalo Bill offers an idealized account of William F. Cody&’s life from the perspective of his wife, Louisa. True to its origins, this account offers many more details about Cody&’s domestic life, including his children, than any other preceding work. Although William and Louisa&’s real-life marriage was marred by some high-profile scandals, it endured until her husband&’s death in 1917.Memories of Buffalo Bill, the first biography of William F. Cody to appear after his death, strikes a celebratory tone in narrating highlights of his life and enterprises. Through its introduction, notes, and appendixes, this edition offers a broader context for the Codys&’ marriage, evidencing its private realities and the collaboration required to preserve the Buffalo Bill image in the public eye. Out of print since its first publication, Louisa Cody&’s memoir highlights the processes involved in crafting and preserving a national myth. Both for what it does and does not say, it was the first step in laying a foundation for the enduring legacy of Buffalo Bill as an American icon.