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Calamity
Book • 2020
This book provides a fresh look at the life of Martha Jane Canary, known as Calamity Jane, by examining her rise from humble origins to becoming an iconic figure of the American West.
It delves into how she contributed to her own myth and legend, often blurring the lines between truth and fiction.
The narrative spans her association with notable figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody, highlighting her feisty and transgressive nature.
It delves into how she contributed to her own myth and legend, often blurring the lines between truth and fiction.
The narrative spans her association with notable figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody, highlighting her feisty and transgressive nature.
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