Life And Times Of General John A. Sutter (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163423165)

The book ""Life and Times of General John A. Sutter"" by Thomas J. Schoonover is a comprehensive biography of the famous Swiss pioneer and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the early history of California. The book covers Sutter's life from his birth in Switzerland in 1803 to his death in Washington D.C. in 1880.Sutter's adventurous spirit led him to travel extensively throughout Europe and South America before he eventually settled in California in 1839. There, he established a trading post, a sawmill, and a fort on the banks of the Sacramento River, which became known as Sutter's Fort. He also discovered gold in the area, which sparked the California Gold Rush of 1849.The book explores Sutter's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and business partners. It also delves into his political and military career, including his service as a general in the Mexican-American War and his role in negotiating treaties with Native American tribes.Throughout the book, Schoonover provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Sutter, highlighting both his successes and his failures. He also situates Sutter's life within the broader historical context of the 19th century, shedding light on the social, economic, and political forces that shaped his world.Overall, ""Life and Times of General John A. Sutter"" is a fascinating and engaging biography that offers a fresh perspective on one of California's most iconic figures.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.

Author: Thomas J. Schoonover
ISBN-10: 1163423165
ISBN-13: 9781163423165
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d