The Duke Of Sacramento (1856)

By Warren Baer

Book Overview

""The Duke of Sacramento"" is a historical novel written by Warren Baer and published in 1856. The story is set in the early days of California's statehood and follows the life of a wealthy and influential man named James Wilson, who is known as the Duke of Sacramento. Wilson is a shrewd businessman who has made his fortune in the gold rush and has become a powerful figure in Sacramento's political and social circles. The novel explores the themes of power, corruption, and love as Wilson navigates his way through the complexities of his personal and professional life. Wilson's relationships with his wife, daughter, and mistress are complicated by his ambition and desire for wealth and political influence. The Duke of Sacramento is also a historical fiction that provides a glimpse into the early days of California's statehood and the political and social climate of the time. The novel features real-life figures such as John Sutter and provides a detailed account of the state's early development, including the gold rush, the formation of the state government, and the conflicts between different groups of settlers. Overall, ""The Duke of Sacramento"" is a captivating and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on California's history and the human condition.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: 1163878464
• ISBN13: 9781163878460
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"