![]() ![]() It is a fictional story that includes many of the myths surrounding Charley. In 2008 a book was written called Charley’s Choice. The New York Times revisited Charley’s story in 1969. ![]() The “Girl who Fooled the West” is the common title, which seemed to be a compelling enough story that it took hold and has been revisited by many newspapers up to the present. Although the mythology of Charley is interesting and compelling, the true story is just as if not more amazing. Although this claim of being the first female in the U.S to vote is untrue, he is, though, possibly the first woman to cast a vote in California. He is credited by many books to have cast the first female ballot. He has inspired children’s stories stories, typically misinterpretations, depicting him as a cowgirl rather than a cowboy. Retelling of Charley’s story throughout the years has added more bits to the myth. Following Charley’s death, newspapers immediately started printing upon the escapades of his life and seem to be the most accurate and reliable evidence. There is a lot of biased and fraudulent material to dig through. The material written on Parkhurst is extremely sketchy. He attained fame by becoming a stage coach driver who was discovered to be a woman upon his death. Charley Parkhurst is no exception he was a man born a woman. Myth and legend follow many who have lived their lives in the Old West.
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