Legendary locals of Oxnard, California / Jeffrey Wayne Maulhardt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maulhardt, Jeffrey Wayne., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Legendary locals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oxnard (Calif.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Oxnard (Calif.).

Oxnard (Calif.)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (125 pages) : chiefly illustrations, map, portraits.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Oxnard

Oxnard, California

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals is an imprint of Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

The roots of Oxnard history begin on the fertile plain of western Ventura County. A century after the Native Chumash were interrupted by the Spanish Mission system, the rancho period that followed was slow to develop on the Oxnard Plain. By the late 19th century, groups of newcomers from Europe, Latin America, and the post-Civil War states began settling on the agricultural terrain. After experimenting with various dry crops, the introduction of the cash crop of sugar beets brought about the next wave of emigration from Asia, as well as a steady flow of emigrants from the Latin countries. As Oxnard has grown, so has its diverse population and the contributions from the many residents who have made this area their home for generations. Legendary Locals of Oxnard offers a glimpse of some of these individuals.

Contents:

Pioneers

Groundbreakers

Civic leaders and public servants

Interesting characters

Sports

Entertainment : music, actors, and writers.

Notes:

Includes index.

OCLC:

883634474