Author: Carlos Manuel Salomon
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806183462
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Two-time governor of Alta, California and prominent businessman after the U.S. annexation, Pío de Jesus Pico was a politically savvy Californio who thrived in both the Mexican and the American periods. This is the first biography of Pico, whose life vibrantly illustrates the opportunities and risks faced by Mexican Americans in those transitional years. Carlos Manuel Salomon breathes life into the story of Pico, who—despite his mestizo-black heritage—became one of the wealthiest men in California thanks to real estate holdings and who was the last major Californio political figure with economic clout. Salomon traces Pico’s complicated political rise during the Mexican era, leading a revolt against the governor in 1831 that swept him into that office. During his second governorship in 1845 Pico fought in vain to save California from the invading forces of the United States. Pico faced complex legal and financial problems under the American regime. Salomon argues that it was Pico’s legal struggles with political rivals and land-hungry swindlers that ultimately resulted in the loss of Pico’s entire fortune. Yet as the most litigious Californio of his time, he consistently demonstrated his refusal to become a victim. Pico is an important transitional figure whose name still resonates in many Southern California locales. His story offers a new view of California history that anticipates a new perspective on the multicultural fabric of the state.
Pio Pico
Author: Carlos Manuel Salomon
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806183462
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Two-time governor of Alta, California and prominent businessman after the U.S. annexation, Pío de Jesus Pico was a politically savvy Californio who thrived in both the Mexican and the American periods. This is the first biography of Pico, whose life vibrantly illustrates the opportunities and risks faced by Mexican Americans in those transitional years. Carlos Manuel Salomon breathes life into the story of Pico, who—despite his mestizo-black heritage—became one of the wealthiest men in California thanks to real estate holdings and who was the last major Californio political figure with economic clout. Salomon traces Pico’s complicated political rise during the Mexican era, leading a revolt against the governor in 1831 that swept him into that office. During his second governorship in 1845 Pico fought in vain to save California from the invading forces of the United States. Pico faced complex legal and financial problems under the American regime. Salomon argues that it was Pico’s legal struggles with political rivals and land-hungry swindlers that ultimately resulted in the loss of Pico’s entire fortune. Yet as the most litigious Californio of his time, he consistently demonstrated his refusal to become a victim. Pico is an important transitional figure whose name still resonates in many Southern California locales. His story offers a new view of California history that anticipates a new perspective on the multicultural fabric of the state.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806183462
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Two-time governor of Alta, California and prominent businessman after the U.S. annexation, Pío de Jesus Pico was a politically savvy Californio who thrived in both the Mexican and the American periods. This is the first biography of Pico, whose life vibrantly illustrates the opportunities and risks faced by Mexican Americans in those transitional years. Carlos Manuel Salomon breathes life into the story of Pico, who—despite his mestizo-black heritage—became one of the wealthiest men in California thanks to real estate holdings and who was the last major Californio political figure with economic clout. Salomon traces Pico’s complicated political rise during the Mexican era, leading a revolt against the governor in 1831 that swept him into that office. During his second governorship in 1845 Pico fought in vain to save California from the invading forces of the United States. Pico faced complex legal and financial problems under the American regime. Salomon argues that it was Pico’s legal struggles with political rivals and land-hungry swindlers that ultimately resulted in the loss of Pico’s entire fortune. Yet as the most litigious Californio of his time, he consistently demonstrated his refusal to become a victim. Pico is an important transitional figure whose name still resonates in many Southern California locales. His story offers a new view of California history that anticipates a new perspective on the multicultural fabric of the state.
The Larkin Papers
Author: George Peter Hammond
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The Larkin Papers, Volume V, 1846
Author: George P. Hammond
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520321294
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520321294
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The Larkin Papers
Author: Thomas Oliver Larkin
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The Larkin Papers, Volume X 1854-1858
Author: George P. Hammond
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520331990
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520331990
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Pio Pico
Author: Pio Pico State Historic Monument (Whittier, Calif.)
Publisher:
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Senate documents
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Languages : en
Pages : 1116
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Languages : en
Pages : 1116
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The Larkin Papers, Vol IV, 1845-1846
Author: George P. Hammond
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520347013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520347013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
House Documents
Author: United States House of Representatives
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 840
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 840
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Miscellaneous Documents
Author: United States. Congress. Senate
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
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