"Eleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier" by Frances Fuller Victor is a historical tale that follows Joseph L. Meek, a real mountain man, through his adventures exploring and settling the Oregon territory. The story begins with Meek leaving his old life in Virginia at age 18 to join a fur-trapping trip led by William Sublette. This sets him on a path into the wild Rocky Mountains. The book shows what life was like back then through Meek's experiences, mixing humor and adventure to show the rough but friendly life among the explorers as they deal with the tests of the frontier.
Eleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier Also a History of the Sioux War, and a Life of Gen. George A. Custer with Full Account of His Last Battle
By Frances Fuller Victor
A young man's desire for adventure leads him into the dangerous and exciting world of fur trapping and exploration in the Wild West.
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About the AuthorFrances Auretta Victor was an American historian and historical novelist. She has been described as "the first Oregon historian to gain regional and national attention." She was known for her books about the West and especially Oregon history.
Frances Auretta Victor was an American historian and historical novelist. She has been described as "the first Oregon historian to gain regional and national attention." She was known for her books about the West and especially Oregon history.
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