Astoria : : John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire : a Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival
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The launch -- The journey -- Pacific Empire and war -- Fate of the Astorians.
Documents the 1810 to 1813 expedition, financed by millionaire John Jacob Astor and encouraged by Thomas Jefferson, to establish Fort Astoria, a trading post on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.
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A different take on settling the west.
submitted by rbseemail on October 21, 2022, 8:54am
This book provides a different view of the difficulties of settling the west.
Although told from the white perspective, it describes the personal challenges and issues for both Native Americans and whites. Stories of failure are often ignored in the United States.
Marie Dorion was the only female member of the overland expedition sent by Pacific Fur Company to the Pacific Northwest in 1810. She traveled with 2 toddlers and survived incredible hardship. Her story alone is worth knowing more about.
PUBLISHED
New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2014]
Year Published: 2014
Description: xv, 366 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780062218292
0062218298
SUBJECTS
Astor, John Jacob, -- 1763-1848.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826.
West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration.
Northwest, Pacific -- History.
Astoria (Or.) -- History.