The Contest For California In 1861 : How Colonel E. D. Baker Saved The Pacific States To The Union
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""The Contest for California in 1861: How Colonel E. D. Baker Saved the Pacific States to the Union"" is a historical book written by Elijah R. Kennedy. The book focuses on the events that took place in California during the American Civil War and the role played by Colonel E. D. Baker in saving the state for the Union. The author provides a detailed account of the political and military situation in California during the early years of the war and how Baker, a senator from Oregon, led the Union forces to victory against the Confederate sympathizers in the state. The book also sheds light on the various challenges that Baker faced during his campaign, including the lack of support from the federal government and the opposition of powerful pro-Confederate politicians in California. Overall, ""The Contest for California in 1861"" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of a pivotal moment in American history, and it offers valuable insights into the political and military strategies that shaped the outcome of the Civil War.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162795652
- ISBN-10: 1162795654
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.15 pounds
- Page Count: 390
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