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Endnotes explained

The endnotes provide additional context on the fate of Billy Comstock, who was murdered by Indians in 1868, and mention Major North's partnership with Cody in a Nebraska cattle ranch, as well as other personal notes.

What happens

The endnotes provide additional context on the fate of Billy Comstock, who was murdered by Indians in 1868, and mention Major North's partnership with Cody in a Nebraska cattle ranch, as well as other personal notes.

Themes in this chapter

  • Violence and Survival

    Comstock's murder underscores the constant threat of violence and the precarious nature of life on the frontier.

  • Transformation of the Landscape

    The mention of a cattle ranch in Nebraska illustrates the shift from open plains to settled agricultural and ranching enterprises.

Characters to notice

  • Billy Comstock

    Mentioned as being treacherously murdered by Indians on August 27, 1868.

  • Major Frank North

    Noted as Cody's partner in a cattle ranch in Nebraska.

  • Dave Harrington

    Referenced in connection with a past trapping experience when Cody had a broken leg.

Key passages

  • Poor Billy Comstock was afterwards treacherously murdered by the Indians.

    Billy Comstock was later killed in a treacherous attack by Native Americans.

    This note clarifies the fate of Comstock after the buffalo hunting match.

  • Major North is now my partner in a cattle ranch in Nebraska.

    Major North and I are currently partners in a cattle ranch in Nebraska.

    Indicates a business partnership formed after their military and scouting days.

The Life of Buffalo Bill — Endnotes Explained