EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 24 MIN
Astoria Chapter 61
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the final fortunes of the Astoria establishment are recounted through the saga of its adventurers and the shifting fortunes of fur-trading enterprises amidst political and commercial rivalry. The narrative gently traces the fate of the American venture and the wider fur trade, offering reflections on the noble but thwarted ambitions of Mr. Astor and concluding with learned observations on the geography, indigenous tribes, and creatures of the vast western wilderness.
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In which the final fortunes of the Astoria establishment are recounted through the saga of its adventurers and the shifting fortunes of fur-trading enterprises amidst political and commercial rivalry. The narrative gently traces the fate of the American venture and the wider fur trade, offering reflections on the noble but thwarted ambitions of Mr. Astor and concluding with learned observations on the geography, indigenous tribes, and creatures of the vast western wilderness.
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