Emperor of the United States
Emperor of the United States

Emperor of the United States


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Step back in time to a bustling 19th-century San Francisco, a city alive with Gold Rush fever and teeming with vibrant, diverse characters. In this richly textured historical tapestry emerges an unlikely figure, one who would become as iconic as he was eccentric - Joshua Abraham Norton, self-proclaimed Emperor of the United States. This riveting biography, "The Emperor of the United States: The Life of Joshua Abraham Norton," is a vividly drawn portrait of an unforgettable man whose audacious act of self-coronation would indelibly mark the annals of American history.

From the cobblestone streets of San Francisco to the grandeur of imagined palaces, journey alongside Norton through highs and lows, successes and calamities, sanity and delusion. Witness the world through the eyes of a man who, in the face of devastating financial ruin, dared to weave a new destiny for himself, challenging societal norms and captivating an entire city in the process. Immerse yourself in the grand spectacle of his 'imperial reign, ' his audacious proclamations, his fantastical acts of 'diplomacy, ' and the enduring legacy he left behind.

Brought to life with meticulous research and masterful storytelling, this biography presents a fascinating exploration of Norton's life, juxtaposed with the sweeping changes and events of the 19th century. With a historian's precision and a novelist's flair, the narrative unfolds, peeling back the layers of Norton's eccentricities to reveal a man who was a product of his time yet dared to step beyond its constraints. It's as much a journey through the extraordinary life of a singular man as it is a reflection on society's response to unconventionality and audacity.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798853067127
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Life of Joshua Abraham Norton
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8853067128
  • Publisher Date: 21 Jul 2023
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 74
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Weight: 145 gr


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