the 20th Century: Buffalo Bill Cody by ric Gustafson
One of the first 20th Century's celebrities was William Buffalo Bill Cody. Growing up in Kansas, Cody was an army scout during the Civil War. Cody was a buffalo hunter killing the beasts to feed the army. In his late twenties, Cody began acting in wild west road shows. This variety show took place under a large circus tent. The show displayed skills of sharpshooting, trick riding and rope tricks. Also displayed were western stories between Americans and Indians. At the age of 33, Cody wrote his memoir called ' The Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill'. In 1883, he started his own road show. Two of his white performers, Annie Oakley and Wild Bill Hickok became famous.
By 1900 the start of the 20th Century, Cody was one of the most famous Americans in the world.
William Buffalo Bill Cody died in 1917.
research help: ' The 20th Century in 100 moments' by Quarto Publishing Group
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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