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Orphaned Girl Takes Care of Siblings While on the Move
01:00 - 06:04 (05:03)
The story follows a 13-year-old girl who becomes the head of her household and takes care of her younger siblings after being orphaned. The family moves from place to place, facing countless challenges and tragedies along the way.
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Researching the truth about figures from the Old West era can be challenging, especially since much of the information available about them comes from exaggerated Wild West shows or dime store novels.
01:00 - 02:48 (01:47)
Calamity Jane
Summary
Researching the truth about figures from the Old West era can be challenging, especially since much of the information available about them comes from exaggerated Wild West shows or dime store novels. Even Calamity Jane's autobiography was famously exaggerated.
ChapterOrphaned Girl Takes Care of Siblings While on the Move
EpisodeShort Stuff: Calamity Jane
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode discusses the life of a 13-year-old orphan girl in the American West who was left to care for her five younger siblings after her parents died.
02:48 - 06:04 (03:15)
American West
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the life of a 13-year-old orphan girl in the American West who was left to care for her five younger siblings after her parents died. The episode delves into the challenges she faced and how she eventually found a stable home.