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The Whip : A Novel Inspired by the Story of Charley Parkhurst
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Overview
The Whip is inspired by the true story of a woman, Charlotte "Charley" Parkhurst (1812-1879) who lived most of her extraordinary life as a man. As a young woman in Rhode Island, she fell in love and had a child. Her husband was lynched and her baby killed. The destruction of her family drove her west to California, dressed as a man, to track down the murder. Charley became a renowned stagecoach driver. She killed a famous outlaw, had a secret love affair, and lived with a housekeeper who, unaware of her true sex, fell in love with her. Charley was the first woman to vote in America (as a man). Her grave lies in Watsonville, California.
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781601823021
- ISBN-10: 1601823029
- Publisher: Hansen Publishing Group, LLC
- Publish Date: October 2011
- Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
- Page Count: 306
