salinas river valley (calif.)

Sustained by the hope of someday owning a farm of their own, two migrant laborers arrive to work on a ranch in central California.

Set in the 1930's, this is the story of Elisa who raises chrysanthemums and yearns for a more meaningful outlet for her strength and latent abilities. Her encounter with an itinerant tinker, at first brings confidence in herself, but soon that confidence is replaced by overwhelming defeat. Includes reading and writing exercises.