Sutter's Own Story: The Life Of General John Augustus Sutter And The History Of New Helvetia In The Sacramento Valley

By Erwin G Gudde and Erwin G. Gudde

Book Overview

Sutter's Own Story is a biographical account of General John Augustus Sutter and the history of New Helvetia in the Sacramento Valley, written by Erwin G. Gudde. The book chronicles Sutter's life, from his birth in Switzerland to his arrival in California in 1839, where he established a settlement that became known as New Helvetia. The book provides a detailed account of Sutter's interactions with Native Americans, his efforts to build a prosperous community, and his eventual downfall due to conflicts with the American government and the Gold Rush of 1849. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Sutter's own writings, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of one of California's most influential historical figures.The German-Swiss Sutter Gives A Valuable Account Of Pioneer Days In California And The Colonizing Of The Sacramento Valley.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436693713
• ISBN13: 9781436693714
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"