Sutter of California is a historical non-fiction book written by Julian Dana. The book chronicles the life of John Augustus Sutter, a Swiss immigrant who played a significant role in California's history during the 19th century. Sutter was a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and landowner who established the first non-native settlement in the Sacramento Valley. He built a fort, a sawmill, and a trading post, which attracted many settlers to the area. However, his success was short-lived as the discovery of gold on his ...
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Sutter of California is a historical non-fiction book written by Julian Dana. The book chronicles the life of John Augustus Sutter, a Swiss immigrant who played a significant role in California's history during the 19th century. Sutter was a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and landowner who established the first non-native settlement in the Sacramento Valley. He built a fort, a sawmill, and a trading post, which attracted many settlers to the area. However, his success was short-lived as the discovery of gold on his property led to the California Gold Rush, which ultimately destroyed his business and left him bankrupt. The book provides a detailed account of Sutter's life, his contributions to California's development, and his tragic downfall. It also explores the social, economic, and political climate of California during the 19th century. Dana's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent read for anyone interested in California's history, entrepreneurship, and the American West.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.
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