This profusely illustrated volume is rich in history and biographical information. The author develops a informative history of this important section of the Pacific Coast from the earliest period of its occupancy to the present time, together with glimpses of its prospective future; with profuse illustrations of its beautiful scenery, full-page steel portraits of its most eminent men, and biographical mention of many of its pioneers and also of prominent citizens of today. The counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura form the region best known as the California Central Coast....