Calamity Jane Quotes


When I joined Custer I donned the uniform of a soldier. It was a bit awkward at first but I soon got to be perfectly at home in men's clothes.


Citations

Burk, Martha Cannary. Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane, By Herself. Post Print, 1896, p. 3.

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Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane
  • Born: May 1, 1852
  • Died: August 1, 1903
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Explorer, Army Scout, Pioneer, Storyteller, Sharpshooter, Performer, Dance-hall Girl, Alleged Prostitute.

Martha Jane Cannary, better known as Calamity Jane, was a well-known American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and raconteur. In addition to many exploits she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a noted frontier figure. She was also known for her habit of wearing men's attire.