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

by Erwin G. Gudde (Author)

Sutter's Own Story is a comprehensive biography of General John Augustus Sutter and the history of New Helvetia in the Sacramento Valley, written by Erwin G. Gudde. The book details Sutter's life, from his birth in Switzerland to his emigration to the United States, where he established a settlement in California. Sutter's Own Story also covers the history of New Helvetia, which became a hub of commerce and trade in the region, and the impact of Sutter's settlement on the indigenous people of the area. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the California Gold Rush, which had a significant impact on Sutter and his settlement. Gudde's work is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as Sutter's own journals and letters, and provides a rich and detailed portrait 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.