Newton Booth of California. His Speeches and Addresses
first edition
1894 · New York
by Crane, Lauren E. [Editor]
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1894 First edition. Introduction and notes by the Editor. Pp. xiv, 521. Frontis portrait, Notes, index. Publisher's maroon cloth, gilt. Minor rubbing to spine ends and corners, 2 small spots to fore-edge of front cover. A fine, clean and tight copy. Newton Booth (1825-1892) was the 11th Governor of California (1871-1875) and U.S. Senator (1875-1881). He was elected California State Senator during the Civil War (1863). Covers his early period as State Senator during the Civil War with much on California during the conflict, his later relationship and struggles with the Central Pacific Railroad, his course as Governor, etc.. (Inventory #: 8335)