Quote by Buffalo Bill

Frontiersmen good and bad, gunmen as well as inspired prophets of the future, have been my camp companions. Thus, I know the country of which I am about to write as few men now living have known it.

Frontiersmen good and bad, gunmen as well as inspired prophe

Summary

The author, who has spent considerable time in the wilderness, claims to have encountered a diverse group of individuals ranging from lawless gunmen to visionary leaders. By having these "frontiersmen" as companions, the author asserts that their experiences and perspectives have provided a unique understanding of the land they are about to depict. This statement emphasizes the author's first-hand knowledge and suggests that their depiction will be multifaceted and rich in insight.

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