Jesse Chisholm
Sybil Jarnagin O'Rear
Presents the life story of the part-Cherokee trailblazer whose greatest accomplishment was bringing the Plains Indians to the peace table.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Calamity Jane
by William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green (2013)
About this book
"Separates the myth from the truth in the life of Calamity Jane, including her early life, her many different occupations, her travels throughout the Wild West, and how she became a legendary figure"--Provided by publisher.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreCalamity Jane Lead Character
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