Astoria Chapter 44

In which the resolute Mr. Stuart and his party traverse bleak and arid landscapes, contend with relentless thirst, encounter a treacherous Indian guide, and make the fortuitous discovery of old companions more worn by hardship than their surroundings. Their journey leads them to a thriving salmon fishery and the storied Caldron Linn, where provisions are gathered and new decisions forged amidst the wild challenges of the frontier.