Fog billows gently across Monterey County's north coast; a white blanket tucked up against the hills of Aromas. Beneath its protective shroud; fishing boats gently rock; artichokes thrive; and shorebirds build nests along Elkhorn Slough. In this muffled landscape of fertile loam crisscrossed by sloughs; settlers built four distinct communities. Juan B. Castro subdivided his family's rancho to found Castroville; now known as the artichoke capital of the world. Captain Moss and Cato Vierra opened a port; a sea gate to a premier agricultural area. Moss Landing later hosted whalers; a salt works; canneries; and a power generation plant. John Porter's ranch was a safe haven for Chinese immigrants. Their apple-drying businesses spearheaded Pajaro's development as a central rail-shipping point with several produce-packing companies. Aromas pioneers judged their valley well suited for growing apricots. Drifts of white blossoms buried Aromas in spring; while summer's vistas were golden with trays of drying apricots.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. InsightfulBy MtnmamaThis tiny volume provides quite a bit of insight into the mind of John Brown during his final days before his martyrdom. Would love to find a work comprised of all his available letters and sermons/speeches.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. but there are significantly more (and better documented) primary sources available online at websites such as ...By CrossClanYou can find all of the primary source documents contained in this minimalist text (and many more) for free online. This text contains a handful of documents and perhaps a half dozen low-resolution images of John Brown; but there are significantly more (and better documented) primary sources available online at websites such as that maintained by the West Virginia Archives. Save yourself $6 and avoid this publication.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. VERY INFORMATIVEBy James T Jefferson JrIt's great to be able to read inserts from history. The strength and conviction of John Brown's faith is a testament that even the threat of death can not stop ones determination to be righteous.
