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Astoria or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains

Astoria or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains

Irving, Washington

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Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 1161410759
ISBN13: 9781161410754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.93
Height: 0.88 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Astoria or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains is a historical account written by Washington Irving. The book chronicles the journey of John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company, which was sent to establish a fur trading post on the Columbia River in the early 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing the initial voyage of the company and the establishment of the Astoria trading post. The second part details the struggles and hardships faced by the company, including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and internal disputes. The final part of the book describes the eventual sale of the trading post to the British Hudson's Bay Company. Astoria provides a detailed and engaging account of the early American fur trade and the challenges faced by those who ventured westward in search of new opportunities.1836. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. In the course of his visits to Canada, Irving became acquainted with the principals of the great Northwest Fur Company. At the request of John Jacob Astor he agreed to give an account of the nature and extent of the enterprise, which is to be found in this volume. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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