Louis Rose

For adult history buffs or anyone interested in learning about the struggles of our country's early pioneers, this book is a real treasure. Meticulously researched, this biography of Louis Rose follows his life from birth in Neuhaus-an-de-Oste, Germany, covering critical milestones such as his trek across America and his destiny as one of San Diego's first entrepreneurs. Displaying numerous photos from the mid-1800s, this book brings to life the trials of an early Jewish settler in our country. 

Louis Rose was a true pioneer -- an Old World immigrant who came to San Diego, California, in 1850, helping shape the politics and development of the region. Recounting the promise, passion, and prejudices of that era, this book showcases how Rose helped transform San Diego from a nearly forgotten village to an emerging city. It is a compelling personal story within an evocative frontier setting.