No Man Like Joe: The Life And Times Of Joseph L. Meek (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436716406)

No Man Like Joe: The Life And Times Of Joseph L. Meek is a biographical book written by Harvey Elmer Tobie. The book tells the story of Joseph L. Meek, a legendary frontiersman and mountain man of the American West. Meek was born in Virginia in 1810 and moved to Missouri with his family when he was a child. He then joined the fur trade in the Rocky Mountains in the 1820s and became one of the most famous mountain men of his time. Meek was known for his adventurous spirit, his skill as a hunter and trapper, and his ability to survive in the wilderness. He was also a skilled storyteller and became a popular figure in the West. The book covers Meek's life from his early years in Missouri to his adventures in the Rocky Mountains, including his encounters with Native Americans, his participation in the Oregon Trail migration, and his involvement in the Mexican-American War. The book also explores Meek's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, and his struggle with alcoholism. The author uses primary sources such as Meek's own diaries and letters to tell the story of this fascinating and complex figure of the American West. Overall, No Man Like Joe is a comprehensive and engaging biography of Joseph L. Meek that provides a unique perspective on the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Harvey Elmer Tobie
ISBN-10: 1436716403
ISBN-13: 9781436716406
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d