A start in life. A journey across America. Fruit farming in California by Dowsett
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"A Start in Life: A Journey Across America. Fruit Farming in California" by C.F. Dowsett is a guidebook likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to inform readers about the opportunities for settlers in California, particularly in fruit farming, emphasizing the practical steps for establishing a successful livelihood in the midst of a burgeoning agricultural landscape. The opening of the text outlines the rationale behind its creation, targeting individuals
seeking a fresh beginning in life. Dowsett discusses the oversaturated job market in Europe, highlighting California's allure as a place ripe for opportunity. He explicitly addresses potential settlers, urging them to verify claims made by land agents, and offers insightful details about the journey to California, the significance of Merced, and the advantages of settling there for fruit farming. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the land, the resources available, and the personal growth opportunities that come with cultivating fruit in this promising locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dowsett, C. F. (Charles Finch), 1836?-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | A start in life. A journey across America. Fruit farming in California |
| Credits |
Produced by I M Me, Hilary Caws-Elwitt, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | California -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Agriculture -- California |
| Subject | Urbanization -- California |
| Subject | Real estate development -- California |
| Subject | Fruit-culture -- California |
| Subject | Ethnic groups -- California |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12022 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 355 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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