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The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire

Mark Arax, Rick Wartzman
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The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005

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Mark Arax, Rick Wartzman

The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

California • 20th century

Theme
Environment
Topic
Business & Economics

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire by Mark Arax and Rick Wartzman explores the influential life of J.G. Boswell, a person who significantly shaped California's agricultural landscape. The book delves into his powerful farming empire and its substantial impact on economic and environmental aspects of the region.

Informative

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

863 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The King of California by Mark Arax and Rick Wartzman offers a captivating look at J.G. Boswell’s influence on California agriculture, praised for detailed research and engaging storytelling. Some critics note a dense narrative, possibly challenging for general readers. Overall, it is regarded as an insightful examination of power and land in America.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire?

A reader interested in The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire would likely enjoy in-depth investigations of American agriculture, economic power, and historical biographies. Comparable to John Carreyrou’s Bad Blood and Ronald Wright's A Short History of Progress.

4.2

863 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

California • 20th century

Theme
Environment
Topic
Business & Economics

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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