A start in life. A journey across America. Fruit farming in California

"A start in life. A journey across America. Fruit farming in California" by C. F. Dowsett takes readers to the land of sun, California. From the currency used at the time the book was written to the price of land and the types of fruits and vegetables that can be cultivated in this territory, this book is full of useful information for aspiring farmers. Though written decades ago, the book is still surprisingly relevant to this day.