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 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. Over the next twenty-five years he was to have lasting impact on Santa Barbara history, including saving the Santa Barbara Mission from secularization. Narrated by prominent local historians, and filmed at historic locations, this film offers a rare view into the early days of Santa Barbara.