Project Gutenberg 1996-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 149 Calamity Jane 1856 1903 Burk, Martha Cannary Canary, Martha Cannary, Martha Jane Jane, Calamity Hickok, Jane Cannary Hickok, Martha Jane Cannary Burke, Martha Jane Canary Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane "Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane" by Calamity Jane is a biography written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of one of the American West's most iconic figures, who was known for her adventurous spirit and her remarkable exploits as a scout and sharpshooter. It provides a glimpse into the trials and tribulations of pioneering life during the westward expansion era, highlighting themes of bravery, resilience, and the breaking of gender norms. In this autobiography, Calamity Jane, born Martha Cannary, narrates her colorful life story, starting from her childhood in Missouri to her adventures across the Western frontier. She shares vivid accounts of her early years, particularly during her family's arduous journey to Montana, her role as a scout for General Custer, and her interactions with notable personalities like Wild Bill Hickok. The narrative captures her daring exploits, from riding through treacherous terrains to participating in dangerous missions against Native American tribes. Through her eyes, readers experience the challenges and camaraderie of frontier life, as well as her eventual transition from a life of adventure to a more settled existence. The book serves as both a personal recounting of her life and a portrayal of the Wild West era she inhabited, making it a compelling read for those interested in American history and the role of women in it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Calamity Jane, 1852-1903 Women -- West (U.S.) -- Biography Cowgirls -- West (U.S.) -- Biography Missouri -- History F590.3 Text Category: Biographies Category: Adventure Category: History - American 39739 2025-07-01T05:33:47.440730 text/html 39560 39561 2025-01-01T05:46:53.748481 2023-10-01T05:25:47.774538 text/html text/html 100432 2025-07-01T05:33:52.262728 application/epub+zip 99330 2025-07-01T05:33:50.329713 application/epub+zip 79251 2025-07-01T05:33:49.276743 application/epub+zip 216611 2025-07-01T05:33:53.603719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211469 2025-07-01T05:33:51.623728 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180235 2022-09-01T06:05:11.567679 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31234 2025-07-01T05:33:47.246722 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31122 2021-01-01T08:44:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11942 2021-01-01T08:44:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19195 2025-07-01T05:33:53.719710 application/rdf+xml 15838 2025-07-01T05:33:49.754756 image/jpeg 3614 2025-07-01T05:33:49.513743 image/jpeg 102886 2025-07-01T05:33:47.444746 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia