Buffalo Bill's big surprise: or, The biggest stampede on record: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Buffalo Bill's big surprise: or, The biggest stampede on record is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ingraham, Prentiss (1843–1904).
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"Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; Or, The Biggest Stampede on Record" by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the legendary figure Buffalo Bill, who, alongside his friend Colonel Carr, grapples with rising tensions as tensions escalate on the frontier due to an impending Indian uprising led by the outlaw Eagle. The novel showcases themes of adventure and heroism set against the backdrop of the American West. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Buffalo Bill and Colonel Carr at Fort Advance, where they receive alarming news from scout Hugh Hardin about a growing threat involving a large group of Native Americans and the notorious outlaw Eagle. Concerned for the safety of the region, Colonel Carr prepares his troops for a confrontation while Buffalo Bill seeks to scout ahead and gather intelligence. As the narrative unfolds, we see Sergeant Fallon preparing for a clandestine mission to infiltrate the Indian camp, setting the stage for conflicts, betrayals, and a daring rescue. The dynamic between these characters evokes a sense of tension and anticipation, foreshadowing the action-packed events to come.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Buffalo Bill's big surprise: or, The biggest stampede on record
- Author credits: Ingraham, Prentiss (1843–1904)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Fiction
- Dime novels
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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