Sylvester Mowry

Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona

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Produktbeschreibung

Discover the fascinating history of Arizona through the eyes of Sylvester Mowry, a prospector, entrepreneur, and politician who fought tirelessly for Arizona's territorial status. Mowry's detailed memoir chronicles his journey westward, the discovery of mineral wealth in the region, and his efforts to establish a stable government and economy. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest or the early days of Arizona. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 36
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 64g
• ISBN-13: 9781021448415
• ISBN-10: 1021448419
• Artikelnr.: 68823583

Autorenporträt

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.