John Sutter
Primary Sources of Famous People in American History
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. This 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.
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Collection Review: Primary Sources of Famous People in American History"Excellent series using primary sources. Easy to read; great for biography projects and connecting people in history to 5th grade social studies standards. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
--San Diego City Schools
