Sutter of California

by Julian Dana

Book Overview

Sutter of California is a historical non-fiction book written by Julian Dana. The book chronicles the life of John Augustus Sutter, a Swiss immigrant who played a significant role in California's history during the 19th century. Sutter was a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and landowner who established the first non-native settlement in the Sacramento Valley. He built a fort, a sawmill, and a trading post, which attracted many settlers to the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162767413
• ISBN13: 9781162767413
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"