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Astoria

John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire : a Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival
Sep 25, 2014eilokeeffe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This riveting history of early Northwest commercial activity is told from the point of view of a modern day business person. Any other perspective would have been less interesting because motive is what captures the tale.The clash of cultures which took place in this narrative is handled deftly. The men and woman portrayed are real life people and we feel for them as they struggle against the incredible landscape, the politics, and the human foibles that interrupted so many dreams. History is always so much more fun than fiction when told so well.