Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Cornelius Cole California Pioneer and United States Senator"" by Catherine Coffin Phillips is a biography of Cornelius Cole, a prominent figure in California's history. The book covers Cole's life from his birth in New York in 1822 to his death in California in 1924. Cole moved to California during the Gold Rush and quickly became involved in politics, serving as a delegate to the state's constitutional convention in 1849. He went on to serve in the state legislature and was eventually elected to the United States Senate, where he represented California from 1867 to 1873. The book provides a detailed account of Cole's political career, including his work on issues such as railroad regulation, civil rights, and the annexation of Hawaii. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Elizabeth Phillips and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.Overall, ""Cornelius Cole California Pioneer and United States Senator"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of California's most influential politicians. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California or the United States during the 19th century.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.
