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In San Francisco, a city famous for its eccentrics, the most celebrated of all was Joshua Norton who, in 1859, declared himself Emperor of the United States. One of the original '49ers, Norton made and lost a fortune (and a good portion of his reason) during those rough and ready first years of the "instant" city that grew out of the sand dunes of Yerba Buena.
John Cech's novel recreates those dizzying days of the Gold Rush and its aftermath, when dreams of sudden riches could quickly become nightmares, and survival depended on the kindness of strangers and the persistence of the imagination. It does, finally, what Mark Twain urged someone to do for his friend the Emperor over a century ago - "write him up." Along the way, Cech tells the story not only of Emperor Norton but also of that Whitman-like catalogue of dreamers - merchants and mechanics, bandits and blacksmiths, clerks and clairvoyants, artists and inventors - who found themselves rushing for the promise of California.
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John Cech's novel recreates those dizzying days of the Gold Rush and its aftermath, when dreams of sudden riches could quickly become nightmares, and survival depended on the kindness of strangers and the persistence of the imagination. It does, finally, what Mark Twain urged someone to do for his friend the Emperor over a century ago - "write him up." Along the way, Cech tells the story not only of Emperor Norton but also of that Whitman-like catalogue of dreamers - merchants and mechanics, bandits and blacksmiths, clerks and clairvoyants, artists and inventors - who found themselves rushing for the promise of California.
John Cech teaches in the English Department at the University of Florida.
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- EditorialMarlowe & Co
- Año de publicación1997
- ISBN 10 1569247757
- ISBN 13 9781569247754
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Descripción hardcover. Condición: Very Good in Dustjacket. 1st edition. New York. 1997. Marlowe. 1st Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket . 1569247757. 215 pages. hardcover. . keywords: San Francisco Literature History. FROM THE PUBLISHER - This delightful fictional account brings to life one of the most colorful eccentrics in America's history - Based on the true story of San Franciscan Joshua Norton, who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States in 1859 and ruled until his death in 1880 For over a century, Joshua Norton has been one of America's most celebrated eccentrics. Lured to San Francisco in 1849 by the easy money to be made in the Gold Rush, Norton made a fortune as a merchant and real estate speculator, lost it all on a wild scheme to corner the California rice market, disappeared for several years, and then reemerged in 1859, declaring himself Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. Norton took his responsibilities seriously, inspecting construction sites, checking up on bus timetables, issuing currency (bearing his picture of course), and keeping in touch with the life of the city. The people of San Francisco adored him. They treated him to free lunches and drinks wherever he went and paid to replace his wardrobe - a mixed bag of army and navy uniforms, outlandish hats, and elaborate walking sticks - whenever needed. When he died in 1880, Norton's funeral was attended by 10,000 loyal subjects. This lively novel resurrects him once again for history and literary buffs: Norton I, neighbor to Mark Twain, real or imaginary confidant to the likes of President Lincoln, Russia's Czar, and many others. It also recreates the violent, chaotic world of the Gold Rush and the mud-filled streets of the 'instant city' of San Francisco. inventory #24768. Nº de ref. del artículo: z24768
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Descripción Hardcover. First edition. As new in dust jacket. First edition. Hardcover. viii+ 215 pp. Novelized recreation of the life of Joshua Norton, an original '49er and resident of San Francisco who in 1859 declared himself Emperor Of The United States and Protector Of Mexico. Until his death in 1880, the eccentric Norton "presided" over public life in San Francisco, attendings functions dressed in his uniform and plumed hat. He eventally became one of the city's most publicized attractions. Nº de ref. del artículo: E19396
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