Annie oakley annie oakley annie oakley annie oakley. Possessing the perfect combination of skill, reserved elegance, and femininity, annie oakley never failed to dazzle a crowd. Known as little sure shot, annie oakley entertained both common folk and royalty with her expert marksmanship. Annie oakley, the famous sharpshooter and star performer in buffalo bill codys wild west, used a wide variety of firearms during her life. This book presents the exciting details of the female sharpshooters life, and shows how the real annie oakley, while different from the image promoted in movies and books, was still an adventurous and interesting woman who broke barriers and created new opportunities for women all over the united states. Will rogers said of her, she will be a lesson to you. The story of the great sharpshooter annie oakley, who rose to fame while dealing with her loveprofessional rival, frank butler. Glass balls filled with colored powder were the target of choice for sharpshooters of the period. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses on august, 1860 in rural darke county, ohio, the fifth daughter of jacob and susan moses. Tall tale fiction, 760 words, level o grade 2, lexile 570l. Americas greatest female sharpshooter, a woman who triumphed in the masculine world of road shows and firearms.
She covered the actual biography but then spent a lot of time talking about her influence on women in the late 1880s until her death in 1926. Catherine mosey sister, elizabeth mosey sister, emily brumbaugh sister, hulda haines sister, john moses sibling. Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden book 1st edition on. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to her life. Annie oakley was a female american sharpshooter and performer who became a star in buffalo bills wild west show. Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden books wiki fandom. The fifth of seven surviving children, oakley was born phoebe ann moses on august, 1860, in rural darke county, ohio. She had been a hunter and trapper for most of her life, before joining the show. My problem with it was that the author decided that her legacy was more important than her life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading annie oakley. Annie oakley was the original power girl in an age when most women stayed home. New book on annie oakley published the early bird newspaper.
Annie oakley biography buffalo bill center of the west. Her birthplace is about five miles east of north star. Miss annie oakley, the peerless lady wingshot, 1890. This book introduces the life of phoebe ann moses, later known as annie oakley, who began shooting game after her fathers death to feed her family and became the star sharpshooter of buffalo bills wild west show includes bibliographical references p. In 1912, frank and annie built a home in maryland known as annie oakley house today, before moving to north carolina in 1917. Despite her great fame, the popular image of annie oakley is far from true. Sharpshooter extraordinaire annie oakley a real wild west woman. Greenville the garst museum and the national annie oakley center, 205 n. Nov 20, 2008 reenactment from annie oakley pbs american experience, 2006. Jason porterfield profiles phoebe ann moses, the star sharpshooter of buffalo bills wild west show under the name annie oakley, who began shooting to help feed her family after her fathers death. This tall tale features annie oakley, a real western heroine from american history.
She is a greater character than she was a rifle shot. Annie oakley and tagg comci book are based on the television series which fictionalized the life of famous sharpshooter annie oakley. Many people who try to find out what models of guns oakley employed during her long career find out that the list was quite long. At fifteen, she won a shooting contest against experienced marksman frank e. Recounts the life of the markswoman and performer who achieved fame with buffalo bill codys wild west show. Provides the story of annie oakley, and explains how she. Jan 01, 2019 this download is a monologue depicting the life of annie oakley, sharpshooter of the wild west. Reenactment from annie oakley pbs american experience, 2006. Annie oakley was a sharpshooter and that was all i knew about her.
But if your knowledge of her life is limited to annie get. Readers will learn about annie s life, from her learning to shoot at her fathers side to how she became the fastest and sharpest shooter in. Annie oakley was a competitive and resolute woman who. I keep learning things i never knew from my sons biographies of notable people. Legendary sharpshooter, author jean flynn explores the life of the ohio woman who became one of the best known performers and sports stars in the world. Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden book 1st edition hardcover january 1, 1956 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Annie oakley, sharp shooter by eric blair goodreads. Annie oakley was an american sharpshooter and is considered americas first female superstar. Readers will learn about annies life, from her learning to shoot at her fathers side to how she became the fastest and sharpest shooter in. The life of annie oakley american experience official. August, 1860 november 3, 1926 was an american sharpshooter who starred in buffalo bills wild west show oakley developed hunting skills as a child, in order to provide for her impoverished family in western ohio.
Annie oakley and frank butler the sharpshooting duo trips. Famed sharpshooter annie oakley, circa 1880s the fifth of seven surviving children, annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses in 1860 in ohio and has a reputation for being one of the greatest rifle. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It ran from january 1954 to february 1957 in syndication. For the most part this was a well written biography of the sharpshooter annie oakley. During the late 19th century, annie oakley became a famous sharpshooter and daredevil horseback rider with buffalo bills wild west show. Elaine landau introduces the life of phoebe ann moses, later known as annie oakley, who began shooting game after her fathers death to feed her family and became the star sharpshooter of buffalo bills wild west. She won numerous medals for her marksmanship, performed for royalty, and remains a legendary figure of the american west. Oct 01, 1994 for the most part this was a well written biography of the sharpshooter annie oakley. This book presents the exciting details of the female sharpshooter s life, and shows how the real annie oakley, while different from the image promoted in movies and books, was still an adventurous and interesting woman who broke barriers and created new opportunities for women all over the united states.
How annie oakley, princess of the west, preserved her ladylike reputation born in 1860, the famed female sharpshooter skillfully cultivated an image of a daredevil performer with proper. It includes a version for schoolage or adult audiences and one for k2 students with notes, and more. Annie oakley was born on august, 1860 in darke county, ohio, usa as phoebe anne oakley mozee. Jan 23, 2020 annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses on august, 1860 in rural darke county, ohio, the fifth daughter of jacob and susan moses. Legendary sharpshooter historical american biographies 9780766010123 by flynn, jean and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Broadway, greenville, announces the publication of a new book on annie oakley authored by marilyn robbins. Us commemorative postage stamps celebrating legends of the west, issued 18 october 1994. August, 1860 annie oakley is born phoebe ann moses on the family farm in darke county, ohio, fifth of seven surviving children. Mar 01, 2019 in 1912, frank and annie built a home in maryland known as annie oakley house today, before moving to north carolina in 1917. How annie oakley, princess of the west, preserved her. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of annie oakley 18601926, a sharpshooter who starred in buffalo bills wild west, and her romance with.
Annie oakley and frank butler the sharpshooting duo posted on february 5, 2012 by admin in the late 1800s and at the turn of the century there may not have been a more famous couple than annie oakley and the skilled sharpshooter frank butler. When sharpshooter extraordinaire annie oakleys indian assistant is poisoned she decides to investigate and find the culprit who took the life of the beloved friend she had worked with since joining buffalo bill codys wild west. This unassuming woman, who would perform before royalty and presidents, came from humble beginnings. You probably know that annie oakley was an outstanding sharpshooter who became famous while performing in buffalo bills wild west show. Tracing the life of little sure shot, jean flynn shows how the romantic myths surrounding oakleys life as the western girl helped create the legend of the american west. The amazing life and times of annie oakley publishers weekly. Sep 21, 2018 thats the premise of author kari bovees book girl with a gun.
Personal pages from annie oakley and frank butler approaches annie oakleys life via an objective and in depth look at the personal letters of annie oakley. Legendary sharpshooter historical american biographies 9780766010123. Annie oakley biography facts, childhood, family life. Annie oakley sharpshooter by charles spain verral illust. Rare footage shows famed gunslinger annie oakley in action. Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden book 1st edition. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann annie mosey on august, 1860, in a log cabin less than two miles 3. Sharpshooter extraordinaire annie oakley a real wild. When annie was 6, her father, jacob moses, died of pneumonialeaving her mother, susan wise moses, with six children and little else.
Little golden book children annie oakley sharpshooter 1956. She was neither a swaggering western gal nor a sweet little girl. In fact, years after her life, one such gun was sold for a mere five dollars by a relative in 1940. This article may feature affiliate links to amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you. This is a vintage little golden book titled, annie oakley sharpshooter by charles spain verral with pictures by e. Annie oakley was an american sharpshooter who starred in buffalo bills wild west show. The moses family had moved to ohio from pennsylvania after their businessa small innhad burned to the ground in 1855. Annie oakley and frank butler the sharpshooting duo. Jul 16, 2019 annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses or as some sources say, mosey on august, 1860, in darke county, ohio. Born in 1860, she became one of the bestloved and most famous women of her generation. This download is a monologue depicting the life of annie oakley, sharpshooter of the wild west. There is a stonemounted plaque in the vicinity of the site.
Butler 18471926, and they really did fall in love and get she married, and they stayed married for 50 years. Legendary sharpshooter kindle edition by flynn, jean. The book measures 8 x 6 12 and has everyday child play wear with original owners name in front board, a tear on first page, ink circle on 2nd page and other ink. She was given the name little sure shot by sitting bull, who also toured with the show. She continued shooting and setting records well into her 60s, but her health declined after a car accident in 1922, and she died of pernicious anemia at the age of 66. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. She amazed audiences all over the world with her sharpshooting, horseriding, actionpacked performances. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann mosey and she really was the worlds most famous sharpshooter. Annie oakley was the stage name of phoebe ann moses, a sharpshooter whose skill at shooting led her to star in buffalo bills wild west show and made her a national celebrity. The show starred gail davis in the title role, and costarred brad johnson as deputy sheriff lofty craig and jimmy hawkins, as annies brother, tagg. And while she certainly knew how to charm spectators, her life was more complex than simply being a sharpshooter in the spotlight. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann mosescalled annie by her familyon august, 1860, in darke county, ohio. When she was 15 years old, she won a shooting match against travelingshow marksman frank e.