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Booklist - 09/01/2016 Fleming’s (The Family Romanov, 2014) insightful biography of William “Buffalo Bill” Cody isn’t just about the making of this legendary persona but also the myth of the Wild West. Having gained his nickname while working as a buffalo hunter, Cody continued to earn fame as a U.S. Army scout during the American Indian wars. When a dime novelist began spinning fictitious stories about Buffalo Bill, his character was established as a western action hero. To cash in on his reputation, Cody created his Wild West show, solidifying his stardom and shaping the Wild West narrative, including its quest for expansion and stereotyped “Cowboys vs. Indians” mythos. Fleming teases facts from the legends surrounding Cody, conceding that sometimes the truth lies somewhere in between, and presents chapters filled with period photographs as acts in the showman’s life. Considerable coverage is given to the unjust treatment of Native Americans at this time; and an author’s note addresses Fleming’s mindful use of terminologies (many still problematic) when writing about Native American people. An illuminating look at an American legend. - Copyright 2016 Booklist.

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