What Makes a Good Husband?

Indian women saw white men as safer, more considerate, less demanding and less disciplinary.  To them, white men were rich, valiant,  warriors, energetic hunters, and shrewd traders.  Who could ask for more?

It was the ultimate status symbol to attract, keep and support a good white man - like a Coach bag on your arm!
Joe Meek, when he married a Shoshoni - Mountain Lamb - is said to have spent his entire year's profit on his bride - $300 horse, $150 saddle, $50 bridle, $200 worth of blankets, boots, beads and a blue broadcloth skirt, scarlet blouse, and leggings. Mountain Lamb was one of the great beauties of the frontier west and Meek was very much smitten.

Next Time - The Mysterious Joe Walker