Astoria or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains - Washington Irving - Bog

Astoria or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains is a historical non-fiction book written by Washington Irving. The book tells the story of John Jacob Astor's attempt to establish a fur trading post in the Pacific Northwest in the early 19th century. The expedition was led by two separate parties, one by land and the other by sea, and the book details their journeys and the challenges they faced along the way. The book also explores the interactions between the American fur traders and the Native American tribes they encountered, as well as the rivalries between the American and British traders in the region. Astoria is a fascinating account of a little-known chapter in American history and provides insight into the early exploration and settlement of the western United States.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.