California - State & Local History, Regional Biography, United States - 19th Century - Pioneers & The Old West, Pioneers - Biography, United States - State & Local History
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Synopsis
The poignant story of the Swiss immigrant who worked his way to California to seek riches is told through the use of primary source images. Once settled in the fertile area around Sacramento, California, Sutter attempted to establish a utopian community of settlers. The community of workers he amassed remained vital and loyal to Sutter until the first sighting of gold was confirmed on his land in 1849. As his workers left his employ to seek their own fortune, Sutter's cultivated land was destroyed, and his herds were butchered by squatters. By 1852, he was bankrupt.Book Details
Published
August 1, 2003
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780823941148