Description: THE LIFE OF DAVID C. BRODERICK. A SENATOR OF THE FIFTIES / SIGNED Author: LYNCH, Jeremiah Title: THE LIFE OF DAVID C. BRODERICK. A SENATOR OF THE FIFTIES / SIGNED Publication: New York: The Baker & Taylor Company, 1911 Edition: First Thus Description: Cloth. (13) 259 pp. SIGNED/INSCRIBED in ink by author Lynch to Richard M. Hotaling on a front free endpaper: "Richard M. Hotaling with remembrances from Jeremiah Lynch / San Francisco Jany. 1912". Illustrated. Frontispiece from portrait of David C. Broderick with tissue guard. Original purple cloth with gilt front cover and spine titling. t.e.g. 5" x 7 1/2". The copyright page shows that the work was copyrighted in 1911 by the author. Cowan p. 401 refers to a San Francisco imprint, also of 1911, not mentioned on this copyright page. David C. Broderick (1820 - 1859) was born of Irish parents in Washington D.C. He came to California in the Gold Rush. He became active in politics as a State Senator and acting Lieutenant Governor of California. He was politically powerful in San Francisco. He was a Democrat, but drifted to "Free Soil" in opposing slavery for California. In this, he incurred the wrath of former California Supreme Court Chief Justice David C. Terry, who favored slavery for California. The two men held a pistol duel near Lake Merced on September 13. 1859. When Broderick's pistol fired prematurely into the ground, he stood still while Terry shot him in the chest. Broderick died three days later. Richard C. Hotaling was a son of Anson P. Hotaling the owner of A. P. Hotaling, which owned a large whiskey warehouse on Jackson Street in San Francisco. The warehouse survived the 1906 earthquake and fire intact, leading to the doggerel: "If, as they say, God spanked the town for being over frisky, why did He burn His churches down and spare Hotaling's whiskey?”. A Very Good copy (Spine sunned; some edgewear), now in a custom clear 4mil protective jacket. Near Fine / Custom Clear Mylar. Seller ID: 2450 Subject: All Things Californian, Association Copies, California Gold Rush, Law & Order, San Francisco Hardy Books Hardy Books is a rare and out-of-print book and ephemera seller located in Nevada City, California, in the heart of the California Northern Mines Gold Country. We are part of the "Gold Cities Book Town" which is comprised of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. We specialize in Western Americana, "All Things Californian" (California History, Photographers, Poets, Authors, Law & Order, San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey Peninsula, and so forth), Western Fine Press, Books to Film, Signed Books and Books On Books, as well as original Posters, Movie Memorabilia and the odd item of special interest or value. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: LYNCH, Jeremiah
Publisher: The Baker & Taylor Company
Year Printed: 1911
Special Attributes: Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
