| Author |
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
| Title |
Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains
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| Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains" by Washington Irving is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the adventurous exploits of fur traders and explorers in the uncharted regions of North America, particularly focusing on the endeavors of John Jacob Astor and the establishment of a trading enterprise extending across the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. The opening portion sets the stage by recounting Irving's experiences with fur traders in Canada, highlighting their thrilling stories and the allure of the fur trade. He discusses the vibrant lives of the coureurs des bois, the early French Canadian settlers involved in the fur trade, and paints a picture of the complex dynamics between various trading companies as they vie for control over lucrative markets. Irving introduces the historical context of Astor's ambitious plans to create an American fur trading company, showcasing the pioneering spirit of the time and the significant cultural exchanges that resulted from these ventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Astoria (Or.)
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| Subject |
Overland journeys to the Pacific
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| Subject |
Fur trade -- Oregon
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| Subject |
Northwestern States -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Pacific Fur Company
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| Subject |
Voyages to the Pacific coast
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1371 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
166 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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