Last of the Great Scouts (Zane Grey Western)

Rating:
Summary: Easy reading. Probably not overly accurate.
Review: This book is a fun and quick read. As it was written by Cody's adoring little sister, it goes a bit overboard praising his bravery, loyalty, ingenuity, and other attributes. A 19th century work, it is not totally "politically correct." Yet sometimes, Mrs. Wetmore is touchingly sympathetic to Native Americans and Blacks. After this book, I am curious to read a more critical evaluation of Cody's life. He must have been a very brave and intelligent man, but I'd like to know how young he really was when he rode for the pony express, if he actually spied on General Forrest and just how impertinently he spoke to the Prince of Wales.