"This, the first significant biography of Buffalo Bill Cody for younger readers in many years, explains it all. With copious archival illustrations and a handsome design, "Presenting Buffalo Bill "makes the great showman come alive for new generations. Extensive back matter, bibliography, and source notes complete the package."-- Provided by publisher.

"A Neal Porter Book."

Fanfare -- The boy Will Cody -- Boy on the plains -- Panning for truth: the Mormon war -- The youngest rider on the Pony Express -- Panning for truth : the Pony Express -- Becoming Buffalo Bill -- Panning for truth : Winning the name "Buffalo Bill" -- Panning for truth : the Death of Chief Tall Bull -- Starring Buffalo Bill -- Panning for truth : Yellow hair -- Rootin', tootin', ropin', shootin' -- Panning for truth : Native performers -- Rough riders of the world -- Show's end.