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Astoria

Washington Irving, Golden Deer Classics

Publisher: Oregan Publishing

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Summary

Astoria by Washington Irving examines the history of the Rocky Mountain Fur trade with a look at John Jacob Astor's American Fur Trade company.
Available since: 03/09/2018.

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