Astoria Chapter 39

In which the passing winter at Astoria is marked by scant game and the hopeful return of plentiful fish, notably the uthlecan and salmon, upon which the local Indigenous peoples rely and furnish trade. The narrative unfolds with a detailed portrait of the rugged coast, its diverse flora and fauna, and the mild climate west of the mountains that together compose a land both rich and inviting, albeit challenging to the hardy settlers.