20. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West
Bill’s Show, which began in 1883, ran for several decades under variations of the same name. They were like a circus, a traveling show of acts and tents. The show, which made annual appearances, featured some recognizable names, Annie Oakley, and Calamity Jane. They depicted famous scenes from the Wild West, the ride of the Pony Express, Custer’s Last Stand, and more. Bill took his show to England, playing it for Queen Victoria in 1887. For five months they toured the cities of Great Britain.
19. Buffalo Bill’s Cowboys
The centerpiece of Bill’s show was the cowboys. Men who worked for Bill would re-enact gunfights, using real bullets. They were sharpshooters, who had to audition to prove their skill because gunshot deaths really spoil a good show. Those cowboys made good money and traveled quite a bit, so it wasn’t a bad life.