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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .”
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Tag Archives: Davy Brown
The Storied Life of Davy Brown (Davy Brown Campground, Santa Barbara County)
A drawing of Davy Brown’s cabin published in The herald, September 25, 1898. In the only image known to exist of Davy Brown, a tintype, he sits crossed legged on an upholstered chair in front of what appears to be … Continue reading →
Backcountry View from Figueroa Mountain Peak
View from Figueroa Peak looking toward San Rafael Wilderness. (click to images to enlarge)
Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 