Calamity Jane
Martha Jane Canary or Cannary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout, known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok and for fighting Indians. She is said to have also exhibited kindness and compassion, especially to the sick and needy. This contrast helped to make her a famous frontier figure.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Burke Martha Jane Canary Calamity Jane |
|---|---|
| Birth date | May 01, 1852 |
| Birth name | Martha Jane Canary |
| Birth place | |
| Date of death | August 01, 1903 |
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External resources
- http://books.google.com.au/books?id=LJfKpEjsuIYC&dq=Calamity+Jane+impact+on+modern+times&source=gbs_navlinks_s
- https://books.google.se/books?id=0DGJBAAAQBAJ&dq=The+Life+and+Legends+of+Calamity+Jane&hl=sv&source=gbs_navlinks_s
- https://books.google.se/books?id=8XjeVB9tHeAC&dq=Walker,+Dale+L.,+The+Calamity+Papers:+Western+Myths+and+Cold+Cases&hl=sv&source=gbs_navlinks_s
- https://books.google.se/books?id=JC7x_0Ow9jwC&dq=The+Diaries+of+John+Hunton&hl=sv&sa=X&ei=alMTVcHADoTzUqK6hKAF&ved=0CCAQ6AEwAA
- https://books.google.se/books?id=QLOHsB3DXpoC&dq=Searching+for+Calamity:+The+Life+and+Times+of+Calamity+Jane.&hl=sv&source=gbs_navlinks_s