Title: A Transcript of the Fort Sutter Papers: Together With the Historical Commentaries Accompanying Them, Brought Together in One Volume for Purposes of Reference (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266900615
ISBN 13: 9780266900610
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 1214 grams

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Synopsis

Rich, primary-source history of California’s frontier era, told through the Fort Sutter Papers.

This volume collects Edward Kern’s manuscripts and accompanying historical commentaries to illuminate the events surrounding Sutter’s Fort in 1846–1847 and the broader California experience of the era.

The book presents the manuscripts as crucial historical records, set against the rise of California as a U.S. state. It frames the Bear Flag period, the California Volunteers, and the Pacific Coast operations under the U.S. flag, while also exploring Kern’s role as a young, capable commander who preserved and interpreted these documents. The collection also includes allied papers and maps from related figures, offering a cohesive view of the period and its people, including the Donner Party context and recovery stories.
What you’ll experience

A large, interwoven set of primary documents and editor’s commentary that traces the manuscripts’ origin, preservation, and significance.
Detailed material on Sutter’s Fort’s construction, daily life, and strategic importance in 1846–1847.
Insight into Kern’s character, decisions in crises, and how his papers shaped present-day understanding of frontier history.
Contextual notes that connect the manuscripts to broader events like the Bear Flag revolt and early California emigration.

Ideal for readers of frontier history, California studies, and documentary archives who want a direct window into the period and its personalities.

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