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Ingraham, Prentiss
1843
1904
Ingraham, Colonel Prentiss
Buffalo Bill, the Border King; Or, Redskin and Cowboy
Buffalo Bill border stories, no. 1.
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Indians of North America -- Fiction
Dime novels
Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Fiction
Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: American Literature
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