Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains

In "Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains," Washington Irving offers a richly detailed account of the ambitious expedition commissioned by John Jacob Astor to establish a fur trading post in the Pacific Northwest. This narrative blends historical fact with a distinctive literary style that melds travelogue and anecdotal storytelling, presenting a vivid tableau of both ...