Calamity-jane
(Martha Jane Canary Burke) 1852?–1903, U.S. frontier markswoman.
Historical Examples
Down the Yellowstone Lewis R. Freeman
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew Robert McReynolds
Down the Yellowstone Lewis R. Freeman
Down the Yellowstone Lewis R. Freeman
Down the Yellowstone Lewis R. Freeman
Down the Yellowstone Lewis R. Freeman
noun
real name Martha Canary. ?1852–1903, US frontierswoman, noted for her skill at shooting and riding
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