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This Old Bill is a 1984 historical Western novel by Loren D. Estleman about William F. Cody, the frontiersman better known as Buffalo Bill. The novel draws on episodes associated with Cody's work as a cowboy, Pony Express rider, scout, and showman, then follows the later period when the fame of his Wild West show begins to fade.
It is biographical fiction, not a factual biography, and presents Cody's life during a changing American era.
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Who is the main historical figure in This Old Bill?
This Old Bill focuses on William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. It is a 1984 historical Western novel by Loren D. Estleman.
What parts of Buffalo Bill's life appear in This Old Bill?
The novel draws on Cody's work as a cowboy, Pony Express rider, scout, and showman. It also follows the later period of his life rather than stopping at his frontier adventures.
Who wrote This Old Bill?
This Old Bill was written by Loren D. Estleman and published in 1984. The book uses the Western novel form to explore the life and public image of Buffalo Bill.
Is This Old Bill about Buffalo Bill as a frontiersman or showman?
It covers both sides of William F. Cody's career. The story includes his frontier roles as well as his later life as a showman.
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