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Ingraham, Prentiss |
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Ingraham, Prentiss (1843–1904) writer; born in Adams County, Miss. He studied at Jefferson College (Miss.) and at Mobile Medical College. After service with the Confederate army in the Civil War, he became a soldier of fortune in Mexico, Austria, Crete, Africa, and Cuba. He became a writer of popular historical "dime novels" for the Beadle series; he also wrote plays, short stories, and poetry. He was best known for writing a highly romantic biography of his friend, William Cody, that created his reputation as "Buffalo Bill." At various intervals he lived in London, New York City, and Chicago. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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