Description: FROM COWHIDES TO GOLDEN FLEECE - CALIFORNIA 1832-1858 Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Description: FROM COWHANDS TO GOLDEN FLEECE - A Narrative of California 1832-1858, Based upon Unpublished Correspondence of Thomas Oliver Larkin, Trader, Developer, Promoter, and only American Consul. By Reuben L. Underhill. Inscribed & Signed by Author, Stafford Univ. Press 1939, First Edition, Illustrated, Index, 273 pages. FINE CONDITION. THOMAS OLIVER LARKIN 1802-1858, American Merchant and diplomat, actively promoted the Bear Flag Revolt in California and helped wrest that province from Mexico for the United States. In 1835 he built his wife a house in Monterey that mixed New England & California architectural styles and which is today known as Larkin House. (See Photo). He built the first wharf for ships and was commissioned to rebuild Monterey Customs House. He engaged in trade with Mexico, the Sandwich Islands & China. In 1844 Larkin Was appointed American consul at Monterey, a position he held until 1848. He qualified for the consulship because, unlike many other American immigrants, he had never been naturalized a Mexican citizen. Larkin held other governmental positions in California. He was a naval storekeeper (1847-48), and a Navy agent (1847-49). These two jobs were routine, but his appointment as a confidential agent (1846-48) brought him into the conflict for California. In short, he was to promote a revolution that would eventually bring annexation. In his last years, Larkin engaged in land speculation and was thought by some to be the richest man in America. On Oct. 27, 1858 he contracted typhoid fever and died within a week. Shipping : We can combine shipping on multiple orders. I will notify you when item has been shipped. Once you receive the item, please leave feedback so we know the item was received and everything is O.K. and we will do the same for you. Payment : Payment is due within 3 days. California residents please add 8.75% Sales tax. Dearlers must supply a signed resale card. Affordable Auction Management and Image Hosting Solutions @ inkFrog view my other auctions below: visit my entire auction showcase
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Canoga Park, California
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Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Topic: Ranching
Year Printed: 1939
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Binding: Hardcover
Origin: American
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Author: Underhill, Reuben L.
Publisher: Stafford University Press
Character Family: Does Not Apply
