Sylvester Mowry

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Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona

Beschreibung

Venture back to the 19th-century American West with Sylvester Mowry's "Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona," a compelling historical document detailing the promise and challenges of the Southwest. This meticulous account provides a fascinating glimpse into Arizona Territory, exploring its potential for development and its place in the expanding nation. Mowry's insights, drawn from firsthand experience and careful observation, offer invaluable perspectives on the region's early history. Discover the landscape, the people, and the ambitions that shaped Arizona's identity during a pivotal era of exploration and settlement. This volume is essential reading for anyone interested in frontier history, the American West, or the Southwest's rich past. Explore the original vision for a territory poised to become a vital part of the United States. "Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona" is a timeless resource for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. 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.

Autor

Sylvester Mowry was an influential figure in the mid-19th century American Southwest, particularly known for his advocacy for the establishment of the Arizona Territory. Born on August 24, 1830, in Providence, Rhode Island, Mowry graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1850 and served in the U.S. Army before venturing into mining and politics in the Arizona region. Mowry's entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase the Patagonia Mine in Arizona, where he became a significant silver producer and a proponent of regional development. His book, 'Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona' (1860), is a seminal work that articulates the geographic, economic, and political conditions of the area, providing insights that were foundational to the eventual establishment of Arizona as a U.S. Territory in 1863. Mowry's writing is characterized by detailed observations, persuasive advocacy, and a forward-thinking vision for the American West. Despite controversies that surrounded him, including accusations of sympathizing with the Confederate cause during the Civil War and consequent arrest, Mowry's legacy includes his substantial contributions to the burgeoning literature on the American Southwest and his enduring impact on Arizona's territorial history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781023060684
• ISBN-10: 102306068X
• Artikelnr.: 73931683