31 - Buffalo Bill from Prairie to Palace by John M. Burke

This podcast delves into the thrilling life and times of William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody, an iconic figure of the American western frontier. As a young man, Cody served in the pony express then drove for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He later earned the medal of honor for his bravery during the Indian Wars. His legacy, however, was truly cemented through his captivating Wild West shows, which toured not only across the U.S. but also throughout England and Europe. John M. Burke, Codys publicist and promoter, played a crucial role in elevating him to celebrity status. With a close association of over thirty years with Cody, Burke provides an intimate, riveting, and accurate account of this larger-than-life character. This podcast offers an accessible, engaging, yet truthful narrative of Buffalo Bills extraordinary journey from the prairies of Kansas and Nebraska to the parlors of the East and the palaces of Europe.