- SKU: 9781417919390
- BARCODE: 9781417919390
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Cornelius Cole California Pioneer and United States Senator - Paperback
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by Catherine Coffin Phillips (Author)
""Cornelius Cole California Pioneer and United States Senator"" is a biography written by Catherine Coffin Phillips about the life of Cornelius Cole. Cole was an American lawyer, politician, and businessman who played a crucial role in the development of California during the mid-19th century. The book covers his early life, his move to California during the Gold Rush, his involvement in politics, and his time as a United States Senator. The author also explores Cole's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his philanthropic endeavors. Through extensive research and interviews with Cole's descendants, Phillips provides a detailed look at the life and legacy of this important figure in California's history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California, politics, or the life of Cornelius Cole.1929. A study in personality and achievements bearing upon the growth of a commonwealth. A portrait of Cole, pioneer, citizen and statesman, who, at the time of his death had lived during the lifetime of every President of the United States with the exception of George Washington. His activities and the events he participated in portray the colorful story of California from the time of the gold seeker to that of the realtor. Contents: Old Dutch Portraits; Bull�������s-eye and Blunderbuss; Gold Seeker; San Francisco in 1850; Olive Colegrove; The Republican Journalist; District Attorney of Sacramento; Civil War Congressman; A Friend of Lincoln; The United States Senator; The Pacific Railroad; President Grant and Santo Domingo; The Human Fraud; Vindictive Opponents; The Goat Island Controversy; Cole Family Life in Washington; Social Washington in 1869; Family Life in San Francisco, 1874 to 1881; Citizen and Sage; California�������s Grand Old Man; and A California Sunset.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.
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