Sarah Winnemucca was a Northern Paiute author, educator, and activist who fought for the rights of her people in the 1800s. She wrote Life Among the Piutes, one of the first books by a Native American woman, sharing her people’s struggles and culture.
Wyatt Earp was a famous lawman and gambler of the American Old West, best known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. He became a legendary figure in frontier history, remembered for his tough reputation and connection to other notable lawmen like his brothers and Doc Holliday.
Mark Twain was a famous American author and humorist best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He grew up in Missouri and used his experiences along the Mississippi River to shape his storytelling.
