Elsa Jane Guerin
Books
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1. Mountain Charley
or, The Adventures of Mrs. E.J. Guerin, Who Was Thirteen Years in Male Attire
"Mountain Charley" is the true account of a woman's remarkable adventures in the American West during the mid-19th century. After a series of personal tragedies, including the loss of her husband, she assumes the identity of a man named Charley to navigate the perils and prejudices of the era. Disguised as a male, she works various jobs, from miner to stagecoach driver, and even becomes a bounty hunter, all while seeking vengeance for her husband's death. Her story is one of resilience and defiance, challenging the gender norms of her time and showcasing the untold grit of pioneer women.
The 3663rd Greatest Book of All Time