EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 19 MIN
Astoria Chapter 17
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the expedition at the Omaha village receives troubling news of the menacing Sioux Tetons, known as fierce pirates of the Missouri, whose hostility threatens the traders’ progress, prompting unease, desertions, and a wary advance into perilous territory. Alongside the meeting of intrepid trappers and devoted naturalists, whose scientific pursuits offer a curious contrast to the surrounding dangers, Mr. Hunt navigates cautious dealings with rival traders and hostile tribes, pressing onward with a wary hope to leave behind the most hazardous parts of their journey.
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In which the expedition at the Omaha village receives troubling news of the menacing Sioux Tetons, known as fierce pirates of the Missouri, whose hostility threatens the traders’ progress, prompting unease, desertions, and a wary advance into perilous territory. Alongside the meeting of intrepid trappers and devoted naturalists, whose scientific pursuits offer a curious contrast to the surrounding dangers, Mr. Hunt navigates cautious dealings with rival traders and hostile tribes, pressing onward with a wary hope to leave behind the most hazardous parts of their journey.
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