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

In "Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains," Washington Irving presents a richly detailed narrative chronicling the early 19th-century fur trade in the Pacific Northwest. This work blends travel writing with historical accounts, employing an engaging literary style that combines wit, pathos, and vivid descriptions of the American landscape. Irving meticulously documents...