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9781604135954

Calamity Jane

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  • ISBN13:

    9781604135954

  • ISBN10:

    1604135956

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-08-30
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

Martha Canary-better known as Calamity Jane-is one of the more intriguing figures to emerge from the colorful history of the Old West. Her rough-and-ready nature lent itself well to her environment: She drank hard and smoked cigars, took nonsense from no one, loved to brag about her adventures, and was not afraid to wear men's clothing. While precious little evidence exists to prove some of her more outlandish claims, Calamity Jane has nonetheless remained an enduring legend of the Wild West. This new biography delves into what is known about Calamity Jane and her legacy as part of the Old West landscape.

Author Biography

Adam Woog has written many books for adults, young adults, and children. He has a special interest in U.S. history. Woog lives in Seattle, Washington, with his family.

Table of Contents

The Notorious Calamity Janep. 7
Calamity Jane's Early Yearsp. 14
Riding with the Armyp. 24
Adventures in Deadwoodp. 36
Wandering the Westp. 52
Calamity Jane's Final Yearsp. 68
Calamity Jane's Legacyp. 85
Chronology and Timelinep. 96
Glossaryp. 100
Bibliographyp. 102
Further Resourcesp. 104
Picture Creditsp. 106
Indexp. 107
About the Authorp. 111
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Excerpts

Martha Canary—better known as Calamity Jane—is one of the more intriguing figures to emerge from the already colorful history of the Old West. Her rough-and-ready nature lent itself well to her environment: She drank hard and smoked cigars, took nonsense from no one, loved to brag about her adventures, and was not afraid to wear men's clothing if it made it easier to drive a mule train or ride a horse. While precious little evidence exists to prove some of her more outlandish claims, Calamity Jane has nonetheless remained an enduring legend of the Wild West. This biography delves into what is known about Calamity Jane and her legacy as part of the Old West landscape.

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