A poor butcher’s son from Germany travels to New York City with $25 and a box of flutes and changes the face of the fur trade.

John Jacob Astor & The American Fur Company

The history of our country is often taught through the narrow lens of a telescope looking back through time. We only see whatever fact lies within the boundaries of that lens and often miss the little nuances and relatable things that bring the characters from the past into our hearts.

This podcast will bring to you these historical people, places and events.

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The history of our country is often taught through the narrow lens of a telescope looking back through time. We only see whatever fact lies within the boundaries of that lens and often miss the little nuances and relatable things that bring the characters from the past into our hearts. This podcast will bring to you these historical people, places and events.

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John Jacob Astor & The American Fur Company

John Jacob Astor & The American Fur Company