David S. Terry of California: Dueling Judge is a biography of David S. Terry, a prominent figure in California politics and law during the mid-19th century. The book is written by Albert Russell Buchanan and provides a comprehensive account of Terry's life, including his early years in Kentucky, his move to California during the Gold Rush, and his rise to prominence as a judge and politician.The book explores Terry's controversial reputation as a duelist, including his infamous duel with Senator David C. Broderick in 1859. ...
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David S. Terry of California: Dueling Judge is a biography of David S. Terry, a prominent figure in California politics and law during the mid-19th century. The book is written by Albert Russell Buchanan and provides a comprehensive account of Terry's life, including his early years in Kentucky, his move to California during the Gold Rush, and his rise to prominence as a judge and politician.The book explores Terry's controversial reputation as a duelist, including his infamous duel with Senator David C. Broderick in 1859. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Cornelia Runyon and his involvement in the infamous ""Sharon divorce case"" that made national headlines.Buchanan draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, court documents, and newspaper articles, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Terry and the times in which he lived. The book offers insights into the complex political and social landscape of California during the mid-19th century, and sheds light on the personal and professional challenges faced by one of the state's most controversial figures.Biography Of One Of The First Supreme Court Judges Of California, And One Of The Most Controversial Figures In Early California History.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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