King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire
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A rich, colorful history of California centering on the untold story of America's biggest farmer, J.G. Boswell, who controls more than $1 billion worth of water rights and real estate in the heart of the state San Diego Union-Tribune With obstinate bravura, Arax and Wartzman rip down curtains that have veiled this valley...For scope and readability, these guys shine."
