Sutter of California: A Biography

By Julian Dana

Book Overview

Sutter of California is a historical novel written by Julian Dana that tells the story of John Sutter, a Swiss immigrant who settled in California during the 19th century. The book follows Sutter's journey as he establishes a successful agricultural empire in the Sacramento Valley, builds the famous Sutter's Fort, and becomes a prominent figure in California's early history. The novel also explores Sutter's relationships with the native tribes of California and his complicated interactions with the American government during the Mexican-American War. Through the eyes of Sutter and his contemporaries, the reader gains a vivid understanding of the challenges and opportunities that faced early settlers in California, as well as the complex social and political dynamics of the time. Overall, Sutter of California is a compelling and informative work of historical fiction that transports the reader back to the exciting and tumultuous era of California's founding.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: 1419114999
• ISBN13: 9781419114991
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"