Recollections and Opinions of an Old Pioneer

Download or read book Recollections and Opinions of an Old Pioneer written by Peter H (Peter Hardeman) 1 Burnett and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this memoir, Peter Hardeman Burnett recounts his experiences as a pioneer in the American West. Burnett, who helped establish the state of California and served as its first governor, provides a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities that faced pioneers in the 19th century, as well as his own opinions on issues such as slavery and Native American rights. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.