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Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane
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An autobiographical account in which the frontierswoman Calamity Jane recounts episodes from her life in the American West. It suits readers interested in Old West history and first-person frontier narratives.
Calamity Jane
Martha Jane Canary, better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a celebrated frontier figure. She was also known for her habit of wearing men's attire.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Portrait: via Wikipedia (see source).
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