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. Annie oakley biography buffalo bill center of the west. 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 sharpshooter frank e. She had been a hunter and trapper for most of her life, before joining the show. Annie oakley was a competitive and resolute woman who. Sharpshooter extraordinaire annie oakley a real wild. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading annie oakley. Annie oakley and tagg comci book are based on the television series which fictionalized the life of famous sharpshooter annie oakley. Annie oakley biography facts, childhood, family life. August, 1860 annie oakley is born phoebe ann moses on the family farm in darke county, ohio, fifth of seven surviving children. But if your knowledge of her life is limited to annie get. 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.
The firearms of sharpshooter annie oakley trips into history. How annie oakley, princess of the west, preserved her. The life and legacy of annie oakley by glenda riley. 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. The moses family had moved to ohio from pennsylvania after their businessa small innhad burned to the ground in 1855.
Meet extraordinary women who dared to bring gender. She is a greater character than she was a rifle shot. Annie oakley was born on august, 1860 in darke county, ohio, usa as phoebe anne oakley mozee. Annie oakley was an american sharpshooter and is considered americas first female superstar. Legendary sharpshooter kindle edition by flynn, jean. 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. Tall tale fiction, 760 words, level o grade 2, lexile 570l.
This tall tale features annie oakley, a real western heroine from american history. 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. She amazed audiences all over the world with her sharpshooting, horseriding, actionpacked performances. Annie oakley annie oakley annie oakley annie oakley. 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. The fifth of seven surviving children, oakley was born phoebe ann moses on august, 1860, in rural darke county, ohio.
Annie oakley was the original power girl in an age when most women stayed home. She won numerous medals for her marksmanship, performed for royalty, and remains a legendary figure of the american west. When annie was 6, her father, jacob moses, died of pneumonialeaving her mother, susan wise moses, with six children and little else. Annie oakley was a female american sharpshooter and performer who became a star in buffalo bills wild west show. Oct 01, 1994 for the most part this was a well written biography of the sharpshooter annie oakley. 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. The life of annie oakley american experience official. Rare footage shows famed gunslinger annie oakley in action.
Annie oakley s name her loveable traits, her thoughtful consideration of others will live as a mark for any woman to shoot at. For the most part this was a well written biography of the sharpshooter annie oakley. She is remembered as one of the leading women of the american west. Greenville the garst museum and the national annie oakley center, 205 n. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sharpshooter extraordinaire annie oakley a real wild west woman.
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 trips. In an age when most women stayed home, she traveled the world and forged a new image for american women. 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. 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. I keep learning things i never knew from my sons biographies of notable people. 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. 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. Annie oakley, original name phoebe ann mosey, born aug.
This download is a monologue depicting the life of annie oakley, sharpshooter of the wild west. 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. Jul 16, 2019 annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses or as some sources say, mosey on august, 1860, in darke county, ohio. In 1912, frank and annie built a home in maryland known as annie oakley house today, before moving to north carolina in 1917. 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. Jan 01, 2019 this download is a monologue depicting the life of annie oakley, sharpshooter of the wild west. 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. This is a vintage little golden book titled, annie oakley sharpshooter by charles spain verral with pictures by e.
And while she certainly knew how to charm spectators, her life was more complex than simply being a sharpshooter in the spotlight. 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. Dks acclaimed biography line shines the spotlight on sharpshooter ann. Recounts the life of the markswoman and performer who achieved fame with buffalo bill codys wild west show. She was given the name little sure shot by sitting bull, who also toured with the show. Annie oakley, sharp shooter by eric blair goodreads.
Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden books wiki fandom. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to her life. In fact, years after her life, one such gun was sold for a mere five dollars by a relative in 1940. Reenactment from annie oakley pbs american experience, 2006.
Despite her great fame, the popular image of annie oakley is far from true. The story of the great sharpshooter annie oakley, who rose to fame while dealing with her loveprofessional rival, frank butler. When she was 15 years old, she won a shooting match against travelingshow marksman frank e. Possessing the perfect combination of skill, reserved elegance, and femininity, annie oakley never failed to dazzle a crowd. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann annie mosey on august, 1860, in a log cabin less than two miles 3. Born in 1860, she became one of the bestloved and most famous women of her generation. Glass balls filled with colored powder were the target of choice for sharpshooters of the period. 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. 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. It ran from january 1954 to february 1957 in syndication. It includes a version for schoolage or adult audiences and one for k2 students with notes, and more. Legendary sharpshooter historical american biographies 9780766010123. There is a stonemounted plaque in the vicinity of the site. Catherine mosey sister, elizabeth mosey sister, emily brumbaugh sister, hulda haines sister, john moses sibling.
Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden book 1st edition hardcover january 1, 1956 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. At fifteen, she won a shooting contest against experienced marksman frank e. 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. Her birthplace is about five miles east of north star.
Annie oakley sharpshooter by charles spain verral illust. Known as little sure shot, annie oakley entertained both common folk and royalty with her expert marksmanship. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann mosey and she really was the worlds most famous sharpshooter. Americas greatest female sharpshooter, a woman who triumphed in the masculine world of road shows and firearms. She was neither a swaggering western gal nor a sweet little girl. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses on august, 1860 in rural darke county, ohio, the fifth daughter of jacob and susan moses.
Sep 21, 2018 thats the premise of author kari bovees book girl with a gun. Annie oakley was a sharpshooter and that was all i knew about her. Brenda haugen this book recounts the life of annie oakley, sharpshooter and entertainer, who demonstrated that a woman could participate in athletic endeavors and still be a lady. Will rogers said of her, she will be a lesson to you. You probably know that annie oakley was an outstanding sharpshooter who became famous while performing in buffalo bills wild west show. 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. Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden book 1st edition. Little golden book children annie oakley sharpshooter 1956. New book on annie oakley published the early bird newspaper. Butler 18471926, and they really did fall in love and get she married, and they stayed married for 50 years. Nov 20, 2008 reenactment from annie oakley pbs american experience, 2006. 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. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann mosescalled annie by her familyon august, 1860, in darke county, ohio.
My problem with it was that the author decided that her legacy was more important than her life. Annie oakley sharpshooter little golden book 1st edition on. 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. Annie oakley was born phoebe ann moses or as some sources say, mosey on august, 1860, in darke county, ohio. Us commemorative postage stamps celebrating legends of the west, issued 18 october 1994. 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. Annie oakley was an american sharpshooter who starred in buffalo bills wild west show. Annie oakley, the famous sharpshooter and star performer in buffalo bill codys wild west, used a wide variety of firearms during her life. 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. Miss annie oakley, the peerless lady wingshot, 1890. Broadway, greenville, announces the publication of a new book on annie oakley authored by marilyn robbins. See pictures minor wear and tear for its age shipped with usps first class package. A little golden book annie oakley sharpshooter ebay.
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