First published 1838
In 1811, a band of American fur traders sets out to build a trading empire on the shores of the Columbia River. But with the British encroaching and tensions with Native tribes rising, their dreams of riches and influence soon unravel. Beset by storms, betrayals, and a brutal wilderness, the Astoria outpost teeters on the edge of collapse. Yet from this failure emerges a vital legacy - the first American foothold on the Pacific coast, and a gripping story of boundless ambition and unyielding courage.
Genres: historical-fiction, american, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic-journey, man-vs-nature
Setting: Oregon, Astoria (Or.), Northwestern States, Astoria (Or.), West (U.S.), Pacific Northwest, Canada, United States, Northeastern States, Spain, Astoria (Orégon), États-Unis, Amérique du Nord, Orégon, États du Nord-Ouest (États-Unis), Oklahoma
Period: To 1859, 711-1516, 19th century
256 pages · Paperback · KPI