Who was lalu polly nathoy?

Lalu Polly Nathoy, better known as Polly Bemis (born Lalu Nathoy), was a Chinese immigrant who became a legendary figure of the American Old West in Idaho.

Born in 1853 in northern China, she was sold by her family during a time of famine and later brought to the United States. She eventually settled in Warren, Idaho, a mining camp. She is most famous for her life on the Salmon River, where she lived as a pioneer, often referred to as "Lady in Blue." She became well-known for her hospitality, her skill as a gardener and angler, and her enduring partnership with Charlie Bemis, whom she eventually married.

She was widely respected for her resilience and independence, and her life has been the subject of numerous books and the 1991 film Thousand Pieces of Gold.