Astoria - by Peter Stark (Paperback)

Astoria is a thrilling true-adventure tale of epic proportions, detailing the 1810 Astor Expedition's three-year journey to establish an American empire on the Pacific Coast.

Led by John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson, this band of explorers battled nature, starvation, and madness to create the first American settlement in the Pacific Northwest and open up the Oregon Trail, forever changing America's landscape and global standing.

With original source material and vivid storytelling, Peter Stark brings this pivotal moment in American history to life for modern readers, highlighting the incredible hardships and high adventure faced by the expedition members.

Despite the challenges they faced, Astoria successfully established Fort Astoria, a trading post on the Columbia River, within one year of their arrival.

Although the colony was short-lived, it marked the beginning of a new era in American expansion and paved the way for future generations to follow in their footsteps.

Don't miss out on this captivating tale of courage, perseverance, and the indomitable human spirit that shaped America's destiny.