ASTORIA (A Western Classic): True Life Tale of the Dangerous and Daring Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains

This carefully crafted book is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Astoria" tells the story of survival and the difficulties faced by the people who undertook the tremendous Oregon Trail in 1810-1812 encountering harsh environment and hostile native Indians and still carrying on with their journeys. This is the founding story of Astoria and the people who made it possible... Excerpt: "Two leading objects of commercial gain have given birth to wide and daring enterprise in the early history of the Americas; the precious metals of the South, and the rich peltries of the North..." Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century.

Author: Washington Irving
Publisher: E-Artnow
Published: 12/14/2018
Pages: 260
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9788027330126
ISBN10: 8027330122
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)

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