Don Nicolás Den, Irish Pioneer to Santa Barbara
- 2014
- 25m
Based on Walker Tompkins book 'Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho,' this documentary tells the story of Irish immigrant Nicholas Den and his beloved Dos Pueblos Ranch. Den came to Santa Barbara in... Read allBased on Walker Tompkins book 'Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho,' this documentary tells the story of Irish immigrant Nicholas Den and his beloved Dos Pueblos Ranch. Den came to Santa Barbara in 1836 when the population of the Mexican adobe town was a mere 900. He quickly learned Spa... Read allBased on Walker Tompkins book 'Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho,' this documentary tells the story of Irish immigrant Nicholas Den and his beloved Dos Pueblos Ranch. Den came to Santa Barbara in 1836 when the population of the Mexican adobe town was a mere 900. He quickly learned Spanish and immersed himself in the culture of the Spanish Dons, changing his name to Nicolas... Read all