A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois

In the chill of November 1805, a young physician fresh from the frontier arrives in the bustling capital, his carriage wheels sinking in the mud of Pennsylvania Avenue. When a stranded coach bearing a striking Spanish señorita mired in the same mire, he steps in, offering both horse and humor, sparking a memorable first encounter with the mysterious Vallois. Their witty exchange sets the tone for a friendship that will soon become something far deeper amidst the political and social whirl of the early republic.

Drawn into the ambitious plans of the legendary explorer Zebulon Pike, Dr. Robinson embarks on a perilous trek toward the untamed Grand Peak, where scientific curiosity and military ambition collide. Along the rugged trail he confronts hostile terrain, restless Native nations, and the ever‑present tension between honor and desire, all while the señorita’s letters arrive like lanterns in the darkness. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of early‑American ambition, romance, and the stubborn courage that fuels both discovery and the heart.