EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 20 MIN
Astoria Chapter 57
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which a rugged Russian governor presides with boisterous hospitality and strict discipline over a fur-trading colony at New Archangel, where Mr. Hunt navigates the complexities of commerce amid fierce storms and the tyranny of drink. The voyage of the Beaver from the icy seas to far-off islands is marked by delays, perplexities, and missed opportunities that cloud the fortunes of the ambitious trading enterprise.
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In which a rugged Russian governor presides with boisterous hospitality and strict discipline over a fur-trading colony at New Archangel, where Mr. Hunt navigates the complexities of commerce amid fierce storms and the tyranny of drink. The voyage of the Beaver from the icy seas to far-off islands is marked by delays, perplexities, and missed opportunities that cloud the fortunes of the ambitious trading enterprise.
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