One of History’s Favorite Eccentrics Born Anew in THE IMAGINARY EMPEROR

July 12, 2011 - PRLog -- San Francisco, Calif.; Truth is once again stranger than fiction in 19th century San Francisco. As the nation teeters on the brink of civil war, Joshua Norton teeters on the brink of insolvency. A desperate man, Norton submits to the madness afflicting the country and proclaims himself Joshua Norton I, dei gratia Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico; a position many people of the city happily accept.

He soon discovers, however, that even with the power of monarchy he cannot cure the unhappiness of the country or of himself. How can he help Marina, who wishes only to sing, or Sophia, who desires only wealth? Worse, how can he help himself — and what should he do with his secret treasure?

A work of historical fiction based on true events.

As Steve Bartholomew writes about himself, he was born a long time ago. He spent three years in the US Army where he learned a lot of vital skills, such as how to use a soldering iron and screwdriver, as well as how to make the bed, mop the floor, and wash dishes. He grew up and spent most of his life in San Francisco. After obtaining a useless liberal arts degree, he became a social worker and did more than 20 years in the mean streets of New York City, San Francisco, and rural California.

He is now devoted to writing books, which he should have been doing in the first place. He has written some science fiction and fantasy, but is now mainly interested in tales of the Old West. Previous publications include The Terrorist Plot at Gopherville; Gold, A Tale of the California Gold Rush; Journey to Rhyolite and Chapel Perilous.

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