Irving, Washington 1783-1859 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains" by Washington Irving is a historical account published in 1836. The book chronicles John Jacob Astor's ambitious 1810–1813 expedition to establish an American trading post at the mouth of the Columbia River. Financed to compete with British interests, the venture involved perilous sea voyages and overland journeys that blazed the future Oregon Trail. The enterprise ultimately failed due to the War of 1812, conflicts with indigenous peoples, and harsh conditions, costing sixty lives and ending with the sale of all assets to rivals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria_(book) Release date is 2006-02-19 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger Original publication data not identified Astoria (Or.) Overland journeys to the Pacific Fur trade -- Oregon Northwestern States -- Description and travel Pacific Fur Company Voyages to the Pacific coast F850.5 PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1371 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1371 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133044.0 1371