Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; Or, The Biggest Stampede on Record

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Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; Or, The Biggest Stampede on Record

by Prentiss Ingraham

EN·~6 hours

Chapters

Description

The tale opens with a lively tribute to the legendary frontiersman whose life spanned the wild plains of Kansas to the bright lights of New York’s stage. Readers are whisked back to Cody’s early days—riding for the Pony Express, scouting for the army, and earning the nickname “Buffalo Bill” by supplying meat for the Kansas Pacific railroad. His daring rescues and rugged charisma set the tone for a series of high‑stakes escapades that blend real history with the larger‑than‑life legend that captured the imagination of both frontier towns and metropolitan audiences.

Against this backdrop, the story launches into a daring new venture: a massive stampede that threatens to overwhelm even the seasoned scout. As Bill gathers a colorful band of allies—ranging from seasoned outlaws to unexpected friends—the tension builds around how they will tame the untamed herd. Listeners can expect vivid action, quick‑draw wit, and a glimpse into the daring showmanship that turned a frontier hero into an international sensation, all while the first act races toward an unforgettable showdown.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (364K characters)

Series

Buffalo Bill border stories, no. 103.

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

David Edwards, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2021-01-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

PI

Prentiss Ingraham

1843–1904

A hugely prolific writer of frontier adventures, he helped shape the fast-paced world of the American dime novel and became especially associated with stories about Buffalo Bill.

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