Report of the Commission on Land Colonization and Rural Credits of the State of California, November 29, 1916 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

California ; Commission On Land Colonization And Rural Credits

9780484643993: Report of the Commission on Land Colonization and Rural Credits of the State of California, November 29, 1916 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484643991 ISBN 13: 9780484643993

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Opportunities and risks in early 20th‑century land settlement

This book surveys how California’s southern deserts and coast were viewed for small‑scale ownership, and what helped or hindered settlers who hoped to buy land on manageable terms. It contrasts aggressive sales practices with public‑spirited aims to create productive, stable communities.

Two broad themes emerge: first, the need for fair, informed support so the man of small means can actually become a landowner; second, the value of careful planning, irrigation, and community infrastructure to make farming viable. The text compares California with programs in Europe, Denmark, Germany, and other places, showing how different systems financed land, provided advisers, and built housing and schools.

You will learn about practical paths to land ownership for people with limited resources, including renting, working on farms, or starting small poultry or dairy operations.
You’ll see how governments and cooperatives in other countries approached settlement, price, terms, and long‑term security.
You’ll understand common risks to settlers—bad land, overinvestment in water, wrong crops, and weak markets—and how some plans tried to mitigate them.
You’ll get a sense of the kinds of standards and oversight that were proposed to curb misrepresentation and improve success rates for colonists.

Ideal for readers of early rural policy, land reform, and American agricultural history, this edition illuminates the ambitions and practicalities behind state efforts to promote settlement, credit, and independent farming.

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