Articles related to "John Jacob Astor"
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 1)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • tonquin • sandwich islands • alexander mackay
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • tonquin • sandwich islands • alexander mackay
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 2)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
Office of Indian Affairs
With the end of the factory system, the Office of Indian Affairs took over the direction of American policy towards Indian tribes.
factory system • office of indian trade • american fur company • john jacob astor • office of indian affiars
With the end of the factory system, the Office of Indian Affairs took over the direction of American policy towards Indian tribes.
factory system • office of indian trade • american fur company • john jacob astor • office of indian affiars
Films About RMS Titanic
Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."
titanic • nazi propaganda • john jacob astor • barbara stanwyck • catherine zeta jones
Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."
titanic • nazi propaganda • john jacob astor • barbara stanwyck • catherine zeta jones
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
MANUEL LISA: A Scoundrel Among Scoundrels
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
The Life of Brooke Astor
Brooke Astor was a famous New York philanthropist and socialite who died at the age of 105. Her son was recently convicted of charges relating to raiding her estate.
brooke astor • mrs. astor • astor titanic • john jacob astor • vincent astor
Brooke Astor was a famous New York philanthropist and socialite who died at the age of 105. Her son was recently convicted of charges relating to raiding her estate.
brooke astor • mrs. astor • astor titanic • john jacob astor • vincent astor
Fur Trade and the Impact on the Otoe Nation
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
The Painters of Indians
A brief look at some of the more famous painters of Native Americans as well as a few links to more information on their accomplishments.
charles b. king • james lewis • george catlin • karl bodmer • edward curtis
A brief look at some of the more famous painters of Native Americans as well as a few links to more information on their accomplishments.
charles b. king • james lewis • george catlin • karl bodmer • edward curtis
Captain Benjamin L. E. Bonneville
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
North American Trap Collectors Museum
Historians can find a wealth of artifacts and detailed information on trapping in North America.
north american trap collectors association • north american trap collectors museum • trapping in north america • history of trapping in north america • oneida group traps
Historians can find a wealth of artifacts and detailed information on trapping in North America.
north american trap collectors association • north american trap collectors museum • trapping in north america • history of trapping in north america • oneida group traps
Review of Epic Wanderer by D'Arcy Jenish
D'Arcy Jenish's biography brings David Thompson alive as an intelligent, determined young trader who thirsted for new discoveries.
david thompson • d'arcy jenish • canadian history • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration
D'Arcy Jenish's biography brings David Thompson alive as an intelligent, determined young trader who thirsted for new discoveries.
david thompson • d'arcy jenish • canadian history • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration
Special Days in History - July 17th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
notable births deaths and events that happened on • assassination of the russian royal family • first performance of handel's water music • potsdam conference convened following cessation of • first flight of the spirit stealth bomber
Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
notable births deaths and events that happened on • assassination of the russian royal family • first performance of handel's water music • potsdam conference convened following cessation of • first flight of the spirit stealth bomber
Suzanne Weyn's Distant Waves
Five sisters' fates converge on the doomed Titanic in this new teen historical fiction novel.
distant waves • suzanne weyn • titanic • teen • historical
Five sisters' fates converge on the doomed Titanic in this new teen historical fiction novel.
distant waves • suzanne weyn • titanic • teen • historical
Waldorf-Astoria, Pierre, St. Regis: NY Hotels
The magic of old New York lives on in the historic hotels of New York City, including Hilton sisters abode the Waldorf-Astoria, Pierre, St. Regis and Sherry-Netherland.
historic new york hotels • waldorf-astoria • st. regis • pierre hotel • sherry-netherland
The magic of old New York lives on in the historic hotels of New York City, including Hilton sisters abode the Waldorf-Astoria, Pierre, St. Regis and Sherry-Netherland.
historic new york hotels • waldorf-astoria • st. regis • pierre hotel • sherry-netherland
Alexander Ross' Travels on the Columbia, 1810-13
Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.
alexander ross exployer • alexander ross adventurer • alexander ross fur trader • tummatapam • shaw haptens tribe
Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.
alexander ross exployer • alexander ross adventurer • alexander ross fur trader • tummatapam • shaw haptens tribe
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 2)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Museum Adds Items for Titanic 100th Anniversary
As the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking nears in 2012, Halifax's Maritime Museum adds Titanic artifacts. Two tiny brown shoes are some of the most heart-breaking.
titanic • 100th anniversary • sinking • shipwreck • halifax
As the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking nears in 2012, Halifax's Maritime Museum adds Titanic artifacts. Two tiny brown shoes are some of the most heart-breaking.
titanic • 100th anniversary • sinking • shipwreck • halifax
The Titan - An Omen?
Did a book written in 1898 foretell a 1912 disaster? Is the name Titanic cursed?
titanic • titan • shipwreck • omen • omens
Did a book written in 1898 foretell a 1912 disaster? Is the name Titanic cursed?
titanic • titan • shipwreck • omen • omens
What happened to the survivors of the “Titanic?”
Short biographies of some of the survivors of the Titanic
titanic • survivors • astor • gracie
Short biographies of some of the survivors of the Titanic
titanic • survivors • astor • gracie
RUM, ROMANISM, AND REBELLION: THE ELECTION OF 1884
Read about what might have been the dirtiest campaign in election history. Bribery, graft, extra-marital affairs, illigitimate children and more were key issues in this election.
cleveland • blaine • burchard • democratic • republican
Read about what might have been the dirtiest campaign in election history. Bribery, graft, extra-marital affairs, illigitimate children and more were key issues in this election.
cleveland • blaine • burchard • democratic • republican
Introverted Gardens/Extroverted Gardens
Create a garden to suit your personality type, be it outgoing or inward-looking
garden • personality
Create a garden to suit your personality type, be it outgoing or inward-looking
garden • personality
The "Carpathia" races to the rescue
As the survivors of the "Titanic" huddle in their open life boats, 400 miles from land, the Cunard Liner "Carpathia" races to the rescue.
titanic • carpathia • rescue • lifeboats • rostron
As the survivors of the "Titanic" huddle in their open life boats, 400 miles from land, the Cunard Liner "Carpathia" races to the rescue.
titanic • carpathia • rescue • lifeboats • rostron
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