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_aVictor, Frances Fuller, _d1826-1902 |
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_aEleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier : _bAlso a History of the Sioux War, and a Life of Gen. George A. Custer with Full Account of His Last Battle |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-04-17 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Cathy Maxam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Eleven Years in the Rocky Mountains and Life on the Frontier" by Frances F. Victor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Joseph L. Meek, a quintessential mountain-man and trapper who played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of the Oregon territory. It delves into the intense and often dangerous experiences of Meek in the Wild West, offering a vivid portrayal of frontier life amid the backdrop of fur trading and interactions with Native American tribes. The opening of this narrative introduces Joseph L. Meek, detailing his early life in Virginia and his decision to seek adventure beyond his mundane existence. At just eighteen, he joins a fur-trapping expedition led by William Sublette, where he begins his journey into the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. The text paints a picture of the group's departure from St. Louis, the challenges they face on the journey, and Meek's initial encounters with the rugged lifestyle. The tone combines elements of humor and adventure, highlighting Meek's determination and the camaraderie among the recruits as they navigate both the physical and emotional trials of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) | ||
| 653 | _aCuster, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876 | ||
| 653 | _aMeek, Joseph Lafayette, 1810-1875 | ||
| 653 | _aDakota Indians -- Wars, 1876 | ||
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