The Whip: A Novel Inspired by the Story of Charley Parkhurst
Jan 2012 · Hansen Publishing Group LLC
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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.
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 ...
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Criss Forshay
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May 21, 2013
This doesn't seem to be an accurate representation of Parkhurst's life (and it doesn't pretend to be, the author acknowledges her use of artistic license), but it is an interesting tale about an interesting character.
Bob Roloff
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January 5, 2016
A Good read as far as I got, chapter 7 but I will finish it. I liked the way the story is told. Easy to see what the author is describing. Try it you'll like it.
Alison Hubbard
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July 1, 2016
I lived the history that was told throughout this book. The hardships that Charley endured were numerous and sad, yet he kept living.
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