Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 188 Simonds, William Day 1855 1920 Starr King in California Produced by David Schwan, and David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en King, Thomas Starr, 1824-1864 California -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Unitarians -- Biography BX Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious 150613 2025-08-02T12:16:43.793515 text/html 145440 2013-02-09T12:07:42 text/html 135446 2025-08-02T12:16:49.326486 application/epub+zip 137757 2025-08-02T12:16:46.657494 application/epub+zip 126282 2025-08-02T12:16:45.541513 application/epub+zip 261180 2025-08-02T12:16:51.424456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249237 2025-08-02T12:16:48.635481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210348 2022-09-03T03:43:30.211255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131249 2025-08-02T12:16:43.511549 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131035 2010-01-28T11:43:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19076 2025-08-02T12:16:51.552467 application/rdf+xml 13717 2025-08-02T12:16:46.035487 image/jpeg 3642 2025-08-02T12:16:45.785510 image/jpeg 53522 2013-02-09T12:07:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 51499 2010-01-28T11:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 134690 2025-08-02T12:16:43.806512 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog