18 facts about Manhattan
Manhattan is the place where New York was born. Although it is its smallest district, it serves as the economic and administrative center of the city, ...
Despite his efforts, John never really succeeded in the pioneer business. This may have been due to the troubled times in which he operated, or perhaps to his character and his dealings with the native Californians. In any case, he devoted his entire life to the development of settlement in California, the flourishing of which paradoxically contributed to his bankruptcy.