William Henry Knight: California Pioneer

By Bertha Knight Power

Book Overview

William Henry Knight: California Pioneer is a biographical book written by Bertha Knight Power. The book tells the story of William Henry Knight, a pioneer who played a significant role in the development of California. William Henry Knight was born in New York in 1823 and moved to California in the 1850s during the gold rush. He became a successful businessman and politician, serving as the mayor of San Francisco in 1868. The book covers Knight's life from his early years in New York to his journey to California and his life as a pioneer. It details his business ventures, including his involvement in the mining industry and his work as a banker. The book also covers his political career, including his time as a state senator and his tenure as mayor of San Francisco. The author, Bertha Knight Power, is the granddaughter of William Henry Knight. She draws on family stories, personal letters, and historical documents to provide a detailed and personal account of Knight's life. The book provides a fascinating look at the life of a pioneer who played an important role in the development of California. It is a must-read for anyone interested in California history, the gold rush, or the life of a successful pioneer.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: 116318215X
• ISBN13: 9781163182154
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"