Tucson Festival of Books

The Old West


From Buffalo Bill to Buffalo Soldiers, the history of the American West is filled with colorful characters and intriguing stories. In this session, two award-winning authors will share some we may not have heard before.


Panelists
Steve Friesen

Steve Friesen has written numerous articles about American history, has appeared in documentaries about the West and is currently a contributing editor for True West magazine. He received his MA from the Cooperstown Museum Program, associated with SUNY Oneonta and worked in museums for over 40 years....

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John Langellier

John P. Langellier holds degrees in history and historical archaeology from the University of San Diego and a doctorate from Kansas State University in U.S. military history. His career spans more than five decades in various public history positions....

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Books:
Galloping Gourmet
Eating and Drinking with Buffalo Bill
Steve Friesen
History / Biography
U of Nebraska Press
December 2023
ISBN 9781496236807
320 pages
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More Work Than Glory
Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916
John P. Langellier

Helion
November 2022
ISBN 9781804513347
330 pages
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