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The Colonel And Little Missie
Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, And The Beginnings Of Superstardom In America
by Larry McMurtry
ISBN: 0743271718
ISBN-13: 9780743271714
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Larry McMurtry tackles the tale of Buffalo Bill-in his life both as an Indian killer and, later, as a showman-and Annie Oakley, the precocious sharpshooter who appeared with his Wild West Show. As he explores these two highly unusual lives, and leads up to the way they dovetail, McMurtry also sheds light on the American West in the late 19th century: the relations between Indians and whites, the ruthless killings of the Indian Wars, and the dangers and odd alliances of the period.
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"A slapdash, repetitious but nonetheless compelling look at two phenoms of the late-19th-century....All in all, earnestly winning, old-fashioned storytelling."
-- Kirkus
"Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley...hold personal appeal for McMurtry [but] this personal attachment doesn't obscure the quality of McMurtry's observations, and the book's aim, to separate fact from folklore, is beautifully accomplished....[T]his book's a delight."
-- Publishers Weekly
"The book is loaded with fun facts (Queen Victoria gushed over good-looking Sioux Indians), but the whimsical tone suggests that McMurtry chose to retell these familiar stories because he enjoys them so much. And if his thesis-that Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley were Madonna's predecessors-gets lost amid the Indian wars and European show tours, that's not a bad thing." -- Suzy Hansen
-- New York Times Book Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 2005
Size: 6.75 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Pages: 245
Publisher's Notes
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove traces the lives and careers of two of the American West's most famous showpeople, documenting Buffalo Bill's pivotal contributions to western culture, Annie Oakley's demonstrations before famous world leaders, and more.
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COLONEL & LITTLE MISSIE
McMurtry, Larry
Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. HardCover. 0743271718 . First American edition, first printing. Wear to the bottom of the spine on jacket - one inch tear to each side and wrinkling The jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright, edges are sharp. The book itself is in Near Fine condition with no scratches. The binding is straight and tight. Remainder mark. . ( more information) Offered by The Book Scouts (United States)
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The Colonel And Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, And The Beginnings of Superstardom In America
McMurtry, Larry
Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2005 ; 245 Pages; Black and white photographs; Book block is tight, clean, and bright with no internal markings or names. Black boards have a clear gilt title to spine. Boards have very modest shelf and edge wear. Pictorial dust jacket has no tears or creasing with just slight wear to edges. We have placed it in a removable, protective mylar cover. Larry McMurtry chronicles the rise to fame, fortune, and international celebrity of two of the West's most enduring figures-and America's first real superstars.. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by A Great Book Shop, RMABA (United States)
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The Colonel and Little Missie
McMurtry, Larry
Simon & Schuster, 2005-01-01. Hardcover. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information) Offered by BookCloseouts.com (Canada)
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The Colonel And Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, And The Beginnings Of Superstardom In America
McMurtry, Larry
Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2005. FIRST PRINTING. Hardcover with unclipped ($26.00) dust jacket. Prisitine white end pages. Pristine text with glossy b&w photographs. Clean white edges. Immaculate grey marble cover with dark brown spine. Excellent pictorial jacket in a protective mylar cover. . ISBN: 0-7432-7171-8. First Edition. Very Fine/Very Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Sabal Books (United States)
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The Colonel And Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, And The Beginnings Of Superstardom In America
McMurtry, Larry
Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2005. The author has chronicled the rise to fame, fortune, and international celebrity of two of the West's most enduring figures, and America's first real superstars. In this dual biography, he explores the lives, the legends, and above all the truths about two larger-than-life American figures. Annie Oakley spent sixteen years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. 243 pgs. with index.. ISBN: 0-7432-7171-8. Cloth and Hardboard. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by PTP Books (United States)
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The Colonel And Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, And The Beginnings Of Superstardom In America
McMurtry, Larry
Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2005. Pages are tight, bright and clean. Binding firm and straight. Boards, spine, edges and corners very good. If needed for reference, research, analysis, dissertation or just enjoyment, this is the one. 245 pages, bibliography. Jacket in a crystal-clear polyester protector sleeve. B/W photos illustrate.. Edition or Printing Not Stated. Black Boards. Very Good/Very Good Price Intact. 8 1/2 X 5 1/2. Book Club ??. ( more information) Offered by Charles E. Peck (United States)
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The Colonel and Little Missie (Qty: 25)
Larry McMurtry
Simon & Schuster, 2005. Hardcover. Brand New. 9.50 x 6.80 x 1.00. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 17.6 oz. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove traces the lives and careers of two of the American West's most famous showpeople, documenting Buffalo Bill's pivotal contributions to western culture, Annie Oakley's demonstrations before famous world leaders, and more. Larry McMurtry tackles the tale of Buffalo Bill--in his life both as an Indian killer and, later, as a showman--and Annie Oakley, the precocious sharpshooter who appeared with his Wild West Show. As he explores these two highly unusual lives, and leads up to the way they dovetail, McMurtry also sheds light on the American West in the late 19th century: the relations between Indians and whites, the ruthless killings of the Indian Wars, and the dangers and odd alliances of the period. A slapdash, repetitious but nonetheless compelling look at two phenoms of the late-19th-century....All in all, earnestly winning, old-fashioned storytelling. -- Kirkus (04/01/2005) -- Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley...hold personal appeal for McMurtry [but] this personal attachment doesn't obscure the quality of McMurtry's observations, and the book's aim, to separate fact from folklore, is beautifully accomplished....[T]his book's a delight. -- Publishers Weekly (05/02/2005) -- The book is loaded with fun facts (Queen Victoria gushed over good-looking Sioux Indians), but the whimsical tone suggests that McMurtry chose to retell these familiar stories because he enjoys them so much. And if his thesis--that Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley were Madonna's predecessors--gets lost amid the Indian wars and European show tours, that's not a bad thing. -- New York Times Book Review - Suzy Hansen (07/17/2005). . ( more information) Offered by Books and More by the Rowe (United States)
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THE COLONEL AND LITTLE MISSIE. BUFFALO BILL, ANNIE OAKLEY, AND THE BEGINNINGS OF SUPERSTARDOM IN AMERICA
McMurtry, Larry
NY: Simon & Schuster, 2005. First edition, first prnt. Limited issue of 75 numbered copies issued by Three Dog Books and signed by McMurtry on the front free endpage with stamped limitation notice. Copy #47. Slipcase with illustrated label. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with a Durafold mylar cover in a Fine slipcase. The image is of the actual book described and not a stock photo. ( more information) Offered by Revere Books, ABAA (United States)
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