THE COLONEL AND LITTLE MISSIE

McMurtry, Western author, historian, and Texan, presents the stories of the Buffalo Bill, William F. Cody, and his most famous star, Annie Oakley. Seemingly polar opposites in temperament, they were both world-famous in their day and became icons of the Wild West, then and now. McMurtry has done his research well and presents a history that is well written, entertaining, and informative. The subtle humor and many ironies in the text are superbly read by Michael Prichard. He is understated without being flat, and his tempo has a slight staccato quality that goes well with this story. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 06]