Samuel Brannan and The Golden Fleece: A Biography

By Reva Scott

Book Overview

Samuel Brannan and The Golden Fleece: A Biography is a book written by Reva Scott that tells the story of Samuel Brannan, a prominent figure in the California Gold Rush. The book provides a detailed account of Brannan's life, from his early years in New York to his eventual move to California in search of gold. The author explores Brannan's role in the gold rush, including his founding of the first newspaper in San Francisco and his establishment of a retail store that sold mining supplies. The book also delves into Brannan's personal life, including his marriage and his involvement in the Mormon Church. Through extensive research and interviews with descendants of Brannan, Scott paints a vivid picture of this fascinating historical figure and his impact on the development of California during the mid-19th century. Overall, Samuel Brannan and The Golden Fleece: A Biography is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the California Gold Rush.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419105310
• ISBN13: 9781419105319
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"