10 of the Most Notorious Women of the Wild West

These ladies were criminals, heroes, and sharpshooters.

History By Rebecca Gibian on RealClearLife.com July 2018

 
Most of the time, when we think about the Wild Wild West, we think of cowboys and bandits and corrupt sheriffs. Hollywood depicts the west as a crime-filled zone made up of bearded men fighting for their land, searching for gold, or protecting women. But some of the most badass people in the wild west were, in fact, women who rose up and made a name for themselves as some of the best shooters or meanest criminals. Others spent their days saving lives and helping others. Below we take a look at some of the women of the wild west you wouldn’t want to mess with.

10 of the Most Notorious Women of the Wild West

RCL Exclusive These ladies were criminals, heroes, and sharpshooters. Most of the time, when we think about the Wild Wild West, we think of cowboys and bandits and corrupt sheriffs. Hollywood ...

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Annie OAKLEY

Marie FIELDS

Sonor WEBSTER CARVER

Cathay WILLIAMS