Astoria Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains Part 3

Astoria is finally established, yet peace proves fleeting. War with Britain, scarcity of supplies, and inner discord threaten the enterprise. Traders face rivals like the Hudson’s Bay Company and struggle between loyalty and survival. Their perilous return across the continent reveals the limits of ambition and the resilience of spirit. The narrative reaches its emotional and moral climax.