Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill's Wild West

by Isabelle S. Sayers

Paperback, 1981

Status

Available

Call number

GV1157.O3 S29

Publication

Dover Publications (1981), Edition: 1st Edition, 96 pages

Description

This wonderful behind-the-scenes biography takes a look at the life and career of the legendary Annie Oakley. Aided by more than 100 rare photographs, posters, handbills, and other memorabilia, Sayers chronicles Oakley's impoverished childhood, devoted marriage to Frank Butler, her early years with the Sells Brothers Circus, and especially her 17 years touring with Buffalo Bill.

User reviews

LibraryThing member EvalineAuerbach
A vivid portrayal in words and photographs of the most famous female western star of the early 20th century: Phoebe Ann Moses (her real name). Includes a bit about Johnny Baker, another sharp-shooter, who happens to be the one who built High Jinks near Oracle.
LibraryThing member JenniferRobb
My mom had this book at her house. I think she got it at the Gerst museum in Darke County, Ohio.

What I liked:
I did not know of Annie Oakley's connections to Ohio until recently. I enjoyed learning more about that.
The many photos and illustrations

What I didn't like:
The recitations of Annie's travels
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with the Wild West Show(s). It was more just like a list of where she went and where she performed--not too much detail.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1981

Physical description

96 p.; 10.98 inches

ISBN

0486241203 / 9780486241203

UPC

800759241200
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