Annie Oakley Wild West Sharpshooter |
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| Author:
| Landau, Elaine |
| Series title: | Best of the West Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-2205-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2004 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95USD $25.60 |
Book Description:
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She could shoot a dime out of her partner's hand or a cigarette out of his mouth. She could drill a target behind her while looking at it in a mirror. Called "Little Sure Shot" by the famous American Indian chief Sitting Bull, well-known sharpshooter and entertainer Annie Oakley amazed millions of people with her skill and dexterity with a gun. Author Elaine Landau explores the life of this fascinating woman, who overcame a difficult childhood to go on to fame and fortune as one of...
More DescriptionShe could shoot a dime out of her partner's hand or a cigarette out of his mouth. She could drill a target behind her while looking at it in a mirror. Called "Little Sure Shot" by the famous American Indian chief Sitting Bull, well-known sharpshooter and entertainer Annie Oakley amazed millions of people with her skill and dexterity with a gun. Author Elaine Landau explores the life of this fascinating woman, who overcame a difficult childhood to go on to fame and fortune as one of American's most popular Wild West entertainers. Color photographs, a glossary, and Internet addresses are included for a more thorough exploration of the life of Annie Oakley.