Eleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier

Published in 1873, 'Eleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier' by Frances A. Fuller Victor chronicles the adventures of mountain man Joe Meek, who joined the Rocky Mountain Fur Company in 1829 at age 18. The book is based on firsthand interviews with Meek and details his encounters with notable figures of the era, including Kit Carson and President James Polk. Victor's narrative not only captures Meek's colorful personality and legendary exploits but also provides insight into the history of the Rocky Mountain region and the Oregon Territory.