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.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I live in Randolph County and it was interesting to ...By Kerri StanleyI live in Randolph County and it was interesting to see some of the old buildings. Wish I could find out what is located on those spots now so I could put it into perspective of where I live.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. More great work from Mr. Whatley!By Joan P. WallMac Whatley really knows Randolph County; NC. I bought two of these books for myself and for a Christmas present for a friend. We both enjoy history; and especially our home county. Absolutely love the pictures and bits of history; great book!
