EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 5 MIN
Astoria Chapter 55
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the enterprising Mr. Astor anxiously navigates the turbulent waters of international rivalry and war, seeking government aid to defend his distant post at Astoria amidst British designs and naval threats. His hopes are briefly lifted by fortunate tidings from the far west, only to be clouded once more by unforeseen naval deployments and the perils of a blockaded harbour that imperil his vital supplies.
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In which the enterprising Mr. Astor anxiously navigates the turbulent waters of international rivalry and war, seeking government aid to defend his distant post at Astoria amidst British designs and naval threats. His hopes are briefly lifted by fortunate tidings from the far west, only to be clouded once more by unforeseen naval deployments and the perils of a blockaded harbour that imperil his vital supplies.
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