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The Red Pony By: Moira. John Steinbeck. Born February 27,1902. Died on December 20,1968. 27 books Nobel Prize Well known American Author Here are other books he has written- Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, and The Pasture of Heaven . John Steinbeck.
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John Steinbeck • Born February 27,1902. • Died on December 20,1968. • 27 books • Nobel Prize • Well known American Author • Here are other books he has written- Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, and The Pasture of Heaven
John Steinbeck • In 1943 he served as a World War ll war correspondent. • In March 1943 he divorced his wife Carol and Married Gwyn Conger. • In 1967 he went to Vietnam to report on the war.
History of Salinas • Means “ Salt Marsh” • It was founded in 1822 after Mexico seceded form Spain and began granting rancho lands. • The land was first occupied by the Esselen Indian. • Between 200 and 500 AD the land was taken by the Runsen who knew Spanish speaking people. • In 1850 California offical became a state.
Ranching • Raising Livestock • Uncommon Livestock (example: elk) • Stock grower owns the ranch • Ranch hands were workers on the ranch • Stock Growers might let guests or hunters onto their land to hunt wild animals. • Ranches normally are a big wide spread of land but it could be any size.
The 1930’s • 4th decade 20th century • Nazi took over Germany • World War ll • Dust Bowl • Great Depression
The 1930’s • In 1937 Amelia Earhart disappeared . • In Berlin 1937 Canada Prime Minister met with Adolf Hitler. The only Head of government in North America that meet with Hitler.
The Care of Horses • Groomed before ridden • Hoof trimming • Pick hoof • Horses need about 1.5% to 2.5% of their body weight depending on how old they are and how hard they work. • Horses need about 10-12 gallons of water each day.
