J.C. Brown

In the previous articles about Mount Shasta's J.C. Brown mystery, we explored the prehistoric lore of the area, which at face-value could suggest that Brown's claim of discovering a cave containing the skeletons of prehistoric giants and antiquated relics could in some sense be based on an actual discovery.As is the case with any enduring legend, details are embellished and exaggerated. But there are cases of historical legends which have been later validated by unexpected discoveries. [Read Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] Brown's story is in some detail substantiated by Native American legends of a giant race who allegedly lived and traveled in underground tunnels throughout the Castle Crags region; the giant's civilization was said to have been destroyed