This is a scarce first edition of "Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill" written by Colonel William F. Cody and published in 1917, Stanton and Vanliet, Chicago. The book chronicles the thrilling life and times of one of the greatest adventurers of the late 1800's and early 1900's. From his start as an army scout during the westward expansion to the Buffalo Bill's Wild West, this book is an exciting read as Buffalo Bill's own words grace its pages. The book is illustrated with many rare engravings throughout. This piece shows fading across the cover including the original portrait of Buffalo Bill on the front cover having faded. The binding shows sign of wear with use. The book measures 8 1/2" tall by 6 1/4" wide and 1" thick.