Included in this lot is "Memories of Buffalo Bill by His Wife", Louisa Frederici Cody, 1919, D. Appleton and Company publisher. This 1919 biographical memoir written by Louisa Frederici Cody (often cited as L. F. Cody), the wife of the legendary Western showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. It was published shortly after his death, it serves as the first biography of Buffalo Bill written from a domestic perspective, focusing heavily on his family life, children, and personal relationships. Louisa wrote the memoir with the assistance of Courtney Ryley Cooper, a prominent journalist and press agent for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Having grown up in a refined, convent-educated environment in St. Louis, Louisa provides a unique contrast between her civilized upbringing and the chaotic, rugged reality of frontier life. The book strikes a celebratory and highly sanitized tone. It focuses on preserving the grand myth of Buffalo Bill, largely glossing over the real-world marital strain and high-profile 1905 divorce trial initiated by William, which a judge ultimately dismissed. : Beyond the celebrity history, it stands as a valuable piece of historical literature for its unique female perspective on the American West, detailing the courage required to manage a household while her husband was away for extended periods scouting and performing. The brown cloth hardcover is in fair to good overall condition, scuffing damage noted to rear cover edge. Intact pages exhibit age tanning. Front cover and spine of original illustrated paper dust jacket included. Book measures 5.5"W x 8.25"L x 1.25"D, weight is 1lb, 2oz.