Legendary Locals of Carlsbad
Birchell, Donna Blake|Southeastern New Mexico Historical Socie
ISBN 10: 1467102261 ISBN 13: 9781467102261
Published by LEGENDARY LOCALS, 2015
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Born from opportunity and a promotional scheme hatched by founding father Charles B. Eddy, Carlsbad started life as a tent city on a desolate landscape. As the investment money started to flow, the Pecos River was harnessed through the creation of irrigation, which turned the region into a rich, fertile valley. As tuberculosis swept the nation, hundreds of new settlers arrived in Carlsbad for the arid climate. Legendary Locals of Carlsbad celebrates their descendants who forged the community of today. Learn about socialite Cesarine Graves, daredevil and Mr. Welcome Frank Kindel, actors Dan Blocker and Bruce Cabot, drag racer Dick Harrell, newscaster Linda Wertheimer, astronaut F. Drew Gaffney, and baseball star Cody Ross, to name but a few. Included also are the tales of the trials and heroism shown and faced by all the veterans of wars that Carlsbad provided, especially the World War II veterans of the Bataan Death March, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
About the Author: A native of Carlsbad, author Donna Blake Birchell has spent years researching the community and is thrilled to share its fascinating history through the amazing images provided primarily by the Southeastern New Mexico Historical Society archives.
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Title: Legendary Locals of Carlsbad
Publisher: LEGENDARY LOCALS
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New