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

"Astoria" is a book that recounts the remarkable story of the Astor Expedition of 1810-1813. This expedition was led by John Jacob Astor, a wealthy fur trader from New York, who intended to establish a fur trading center and an American colony at the mouth of the Columbia River. The book describes the many dangerous and exciting adventures, discoveries, and disasters that the expedition members faced on their journey by land and sea to Oregon. They endured extreme hardships, exhaustion, and near starvation, making for a captivating tale of courage and determination.