Nevada County: The Famous Bartlett Pear Belt Of California (1886)

By E. M. Preston and E.M. Preston

Book Overview

Nevada County: The Famous Bartlett Pear Belt Of California is a historical book written by E. M. Preston in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the history, geography, and agriculture of Nevada County, California, which was known for being the largest producer of Bartlett pears in the state. The author describes the landscape, climate, and soil of the region, and how it contributed to the success of the pear industry. The book also includes information on the cultivation, harvesting, and marketing of pears, as well as the challenges faced by pear growers. Additionally, the author provides a brief history of Nevada County, including its settlement, growth, and development. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture in California or the pear industry in particular.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166284565
• ISBN13: 9781166284565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"