In this memoir, Peter Hardeman Burnett recounts his experiences as a pioneer in the American West. Burnett, who helped establish the state of California and served as its first governor, provides a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities that faced pioneers in the 19th century, as well as his own opinions on issues such as slavery and Native American rights.
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