Fresno County Geographical Hub by Mcgroarty John (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the captivating story of Fresno County, California, tracing its transformation from a wild, untamed land inhabited by Native American tribes and teeming with wildlife to a thriving agricultural and economic powerhouse. The author delves into the region's early history, exploring the arrival of European settlers, the impact of the Gold Rush, and the subsequent shift towards cattle ranching and wheat farming. The narrative beautifully illustrates the pivotal role of irrigation in shaping Fresno County's destiny. The development of intricate canal systems brought life-giving water to the arid plains, paving the way for the cultivation of diverse crops, including grapes, peaches, figs, and citrus fruits. This agricultural boom attracted settlers from far and wide, leading to the establishment of vibrant communities and the rise of Fresno City as a major urban center. Beyond agriculture, the book explores the county's rich mineral resources, including oil, gold, and various other valuable deposits. It showcases the region's economic diversification and the ingenuity of its people in harnessing the land's potential. The author's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling transport readers to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs that shaped Fresno County into the prosperous region it is today. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to human determination, innovation, and the transformative power of water in creating a flourishing society amidst the challenges of an arid environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 52. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1915 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 52.

First edition. 9-1/2" x 6-1/4" oversized brown wrappers with title stamped in gold gilt on front wrapper and a small circular color picture of scenery with embossed border. 52pp. including wrappers. Black and white photographs. 6 color plates. Map of California to title page with Fresno County in red. Much of the booklet describes the history of Fresno County. The Fresno County of today is a successful agricultural section. Almost everything that can be grown from soil between the Arctic and the torrid zones can be and is grown in Fresno County. Well-known for the raisin vineyards and orchards, the climate, the mineral wealth, lumber and timber products, grains et al. Center pages loosened from staples, clean interior. A very nice copy of an informative brochure.