The Wild West’s Forgotten Sharpshooter! You know Annie Oakley, but have you heard of Lillian Frances Smith—the real sharpshooting prodigy? At just 11 years old, Lillian was already a professional marksman, and by 15, she was a headliner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show—hitting targets on horseback at full speed! Unlike Oakley’s prim and proper image, Lillian was bold, flashy, and completely unapologetic—wearing dazzling outfits, hanging with cowboys and Native American performers, and living life on her own terms. So why isn’t she a household name? Maybe because history prefers its heroines a little less rebellious… But today, we’re setting the record straight.
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