Buffalo Bill's Wild West Performers in Europe
Historians talked about Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show in Europe. In 1886, the show debuted at the American Exhibition in London. Perfo… read more
Historians talked about Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show in Europe. In 1886, the show debuted at the American Exhibition in London. Performances attracted tens of thousands of spectators, including European royalty. They spoke about how the show influenced U.S.-U.K. relations, about Buffalo Bill’s popularity with celebrities, and the experience of Lakota Indian performer Black Elk, who stayed in Europe after the London show closed in 1887. close
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