JOURNAL ARTICLE

Calamity Before Jane.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 37. P. 72 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the graphic novel "Calamity Before Jane" by Noah Van Sciver, which explores the early life of Martha Jane Canary, known as Calamity Jane, before she became a Wild West icon. Set during the 1901 Buffalo Pan-American Exposition, the narrative features Jane recounting her experiences of survival, financial struggles, and her journey across the Oregon Trail to a group of young audience members, contrasting her mundane reality with their expectations of thrilling tales. The graphic novel is noted for its gritty illustrations and use of 19th-century vernacular, providing a nuanced portrayal of the era. It includes an afterword by scholar Susana Geliga, along with archival photographs and a bibliography, making it suitable for readers aged 8 to 12. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/09, Vol. 272, Issue 37, p72
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:188303723
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