John M. Burke

"Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace (eBook, ePUB)

An Authentic History of the Wild West

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

John M. Burke (1842-1917) played an essential role in turning William Frederick Cody into the classic character of "Buffalo Bill." With this biography, published in 1893, Burke refined the legend that continues today. Burke attempted to present the story of William F. Cody from the wild Western scenes of Kansas and Nebraska. And from the prairies of the Platte to the parlors of the East and the palaces of Europe. Burke claimed to give a candid account of Buffalo Bill's life. Hostile Indians, gunfights, cattle stampedes; Cody's Wild West was full of danger at every turn. Burke's portrayal of Buffalo Bill as a pioneer and hero is an honor to the romance of the Wild West and a canonical volume in the American story which is a brilliant example of mythmaking. The book gives insight into how things were back then, and it also makes the reader familiar with the beginnings of American Nationhood.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664575067
• Artikelnr.: 58563449

Autorenporträt

John M. Burke, often known for his pen name 'Arizona John,' was an instrumental figure in the realm of American Old West literature and show business. Acclaimed for his seminal work, 'Buffalo Bill' from Prairie to Palace, Burke provided an insightful glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America's most storied frontiersmen, William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill. Not merely content to document history, Burke served as a publicist for Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. This position afforded him unique insights that enriched his writing. His literary style meticulously blended the grandiose spectacle of the Wild West shows with the nuanced realities of life on the frontier, delivering a palpable sense of authenticity to his readers. Burke's book is a historical testament to the mythos of the American West. It details Buffalo Bill's rise from a skilled bison hunter to a world-famous entertainment impresario, emphasizing Burke's talent for narrative and his clever use of promotional flair. The biography, often lauded for its detailed accounts and historical accuracy, cemented Burke's place as a deft biographer and historian. His contributions extend beyond a single volume, as he became one of the major advocates for America's burgeoning identity through legendary figures, shaping not just a genre of writing but also the nation's image at the turn of the 20th century.