Based on the true story of Pearl Hart, who robbed a stagecoach, broke out of jail, was recaptured in dramatic fashion and became the first female sentenced to the Yuma Penitentiary in Arizona Territory.
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About the Author
Jane Candia Coleman is a five-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, three-time winner of the Western Heritage Award, and two-time winner of the Spur Award. Tumbleweed received the Willa Award, named in honor of O Pioneers! author Willa Cather, for Best Historical Fiction and is based on the actual diaries of Allie Earp.
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Based on the true story of Pearl Hart, who robbed a stagecoach, broke out of jail, was recaptured in dramatic fashion and became the first female sentenced to the Yuma Penitentiary in Arizona Territory.
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About the Author
Jane Candia Coleman is a five-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, three-time winner of the Western Heritage Award, and two-time winner of the Spur Award. Tumbleweed received the Willa Award, named in honor of O Pioneers! author Willa Cather, for Best Historical Fiction and is based on the actual diaries of Allie Earp.