Over the Rocky Mountains

Robert Michael Ballantyne, a Scottish author and artist, embarked on a journey to Canada at 16, becoming a fur trader after his father's printing business failed. His adventurous experiences fueled his writing career, leading to the creation of over 100 books, making him a prominent adventure writer of his time. Notably, his novel influenced Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Treasure Island," showcasing Ballantyne's significant impact on the adventure genre.