Publisher's Synopsis
""Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the Years 1811-1814: Or the First American Settlement of the Pacific"" is a historical account written by J. V. Huntington about his experiences during a voyage to the Pacific Northwest coast of America. The book details the journey of the American ship, the Tonquin, which set sail from New York City in 1810 with the goal of establishing a fur trading post in the region. Huntington's narrative provides a vivid description of the voyage, including the challenges faced by the crew, encounters with Native American tribes, and the establishment of Fort Astoria, the first American settlement on the Pacific coast. The book also includes detailed accounts of the natural resources and wildlife of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous peoples.Overall, ""Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the Years 1811-1814"" is a fascinating historical account that provides a unique perspective on the early days of American exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.