Buffalo Bill published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 9 other books, beginning with Kansas King (1877). The best-known is Story of the Wild West and Camp-fire Chats (1888).
Updated September 2026
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Story of the Wild West and Camp-fire Chats
Buffalo Bill's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Great Salt Lake Trail (1898)
Non-fiction in order
Story of the Wild West and Camp-fire Chats (1888)
The Great West (1958)
Other books in order
Kansas King (1877)
Deadly-eye, the Unknown Scout (1878)
The Border Robin Hood (1878)
The Life of Hon. William F. Cody (1879)
Fancy Frank of Colorado (1880)
Life and Adventures of "Buffalo Bill," Colonel William F. Cody (1917)
Life and Adventures of "Buffalo Bill." (1917)
Letters from Buffalo Bill (1954)
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About Buffalo Bill
William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman. One of the most famous figures of the American Old West, Cody began performing at the age of 23. He performed in shows that displayed cowboy themes and episodes from the frontier and Indian Wars. He founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1883, taking his large company on tours in the United States and, beginning in 1887, in Europe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Buffalo Bill FAQ
- How many books has Buffalo Bill written?
- Buffalo Bill published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Buffalo Bill's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Story of the Wild West and Camp-fire Chats.
- What is Buffalo Bill's last book?
- The Great Salt Lake Trail (1898).
- What is Buffalo Bill's most famous book?
- Story of the Wild West and Camp-fire Chats (1888) is Buffalo Bill's most widely read book.
- Can I read Buffalo Bill's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Buffalo Bill are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.