02411cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450029001492640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000031003645080047003955201427004425340045018696530034019146530050019486530028019988560042020269990017020684641UtSlPG20260610133128.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aSimonds, William Day,d1855-192010aStarr King in California 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by David Schwan, and David Widger  a"Starr King in California" by William Day Simonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and influence of Thomas Starr King, a prominent clergyman and orator whose efforts were crucial in keeping California loyal to the Union during the Civil War. The narrative captures King’s journey from a young preacher in New England to a central figure in California's turbulent political landscape, detailing his passionate speeches and humanitarian efforts.  At the start of the book, we are introduced to Thomas Starr King as he arrives in California in 1860, already feeling the weight of unfulfilled potential despite his youth. The opening chapters outline his early life, education, and the formative influences that shaped his character, including the hardships he faced after losing his father and the encouragement from his mother and influential figures in his community. The text delves into his rise as a popular preacher and lecturer, highlighting his eloquence and dedication to uniting a divided populace. As political strife brews in California, with strong Southern sympathies among many residents, King emerges as a vital advocate for the Union, urging his audience toward loyalty through impassioned oratory and community engagement, thus setting the stage for the crucial role he would play in the state’s history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKing, Thomas Starr, 1824-1864  aCalifornia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865  aUnitarians -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4641  c46687d46687