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Fresno County Chamber of Commerce : The Wonders of Fresno County, California

Fresno County Chamber of Commerce, Fresno, CA?

Original publisher's white paper wrappers with staple binding. Dark pink lettering and illustration printed on front cover. No date, circa 1907 (one part of the text describes Martin Theodore Kearney (1842-1906) as having passed away last May). 4 3/4" x 6 1/2." Unpaginated, c. forty-eight pages, complete. Many small black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are very clean and intact except for light age toning and slight wear to extremities. Covers are clean and intact overall but have moderate age toning (covers are now yellowed), a former owner's gift inscription in dark blue ink on front cover and inside of back cover, splitting at tail of spine, a few tiny stains on front, and slight wear to extremities. A Very Good copy. Charming pamphlet that promotes travel to and settlement in Fresno County, California. Many different subjects are covered with a brief section of text dedicated to each (many of these sections are one paragraph or less in length). Much of the information herein describes Fresno County's thriving agricultural industry. Among the subjects relating to Fresno County discussed in this pamphlet are the healthful climate and weather, soil, raisin-growing industry, irrigation, public schools, the Kearney bequest, land values, alfalfa, dairying, cattle and sheep, poultry and eggs, "green fruits," wine grapes, cereals, bee-keeping, watermelons, oranges and lemons, wine industry, electric power, lumber, mining, oil, mountain scenery, and Fresno County towns (including Fresno, Selma, Reedley, Fowler, Sanger and Clovis, Kingsburg, Laton, Coalinga, and Kerman).. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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