Chronicles Of Old San Francisco

Author : Gael Chandler
Publisher : Museyon
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781938450730

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Chronicles of Old San Francisco by Gael Chandler Pdf

Discover one of the world's most unique and fascinating cities through 28 dramatic true stories spanning the colorful history of San Francisco. Author Gael Chandler takes readers through more than 250 years of American history with exciting essays on topics such as the city's origins to the founding of the Presidio of San Francisco and the Mission San Francisco de Asis to its modern role as the progressive and innovative heart of a nation. Along the way you'll meet characters like the city's foremother Juana Briones, Gold Rush entrepreneur Levi Strauss, confectioner Domenico Ghirardelli, gangster Al Capone, the rock legends of Haight-Ashbury, activist politician Harvey Milk, the pioneers of today's techno boom, and many others who changed the face of the city—plus lesser-known tales, like those of the children of Alcatraz and the story of John McLaren, the architect of Golden Gate Park. In addition, guided walking tours of San Francisco's historic neighborhoods by the bay and beyond, illustrated with color photographs and period maps, take readers to the places where history really happened.

Author : James Roman
Publisher : Museyon
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781940842004

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Chronicles of Old Los Angeles by James Roman Pdf

There's more to Los Angeles than lights, camera, action; discover the city yourself with six guided walking/driving tours of LA's historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps. From the city's early days marked by missionaries, robber barons, orange groves, and oil wells to the invention of the movie camera, Chronicles of Old Los Angeles explains how the Wild West became the Left Coast, and how Alta California became the 31st state. Learn how ethnic waves built Los Angeles—from Native Americans to Spaniards, Latinos, Chinese, Japanese, and all the characters that crowded into California during the Gold Rush—and learn about the gangsters, surfers, architects, and Hollywood pioneers who brought fame to the City of the Angels.

Author : Leopold Ernest Wyneken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : San Francisco (Calif.)
ISBN : UCAL:B3327260

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Chronicles of Manuel Alanus by Leopold Ernest Wyneken Pdf

Author : Thomas Correa
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781645842859

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The American Cowboy Chronicles Old West Myths & Legends by Thomas Correa Pdf

This book is about the real Old West. The research presented here comes from what I've found during my more than forty-five years of researching American history, but especially what I've learned in regards to the other side of the myths and legends of the Old West. In 2010, I started a blog, The American Cowboy Chronicles, to share what I've learned and celebrate the virtues of America. My articles on the Old West have never been meant to dispel the myths or attack legends but to simply explain what I've found after taking a hard look, an honest look, an objective look, at the evidence that's available. Since evidence proves or disproves what we've all been told about the Old West by Hollywood and writers who are not objective researchers, this is my attempt at taking a fresh look at Wyatt Earp, Tom Horn, and others. But mostly, this book is about why the American Cowboy became America's quintessential role model. This book looks at why the American Cowboy represents American toughness, independence, and resilience to the rest of the World.

Author : Sumiko Kajiyama
Publisher : Museyon Inc.
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781938450976

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Cool Japan by Sumiko Kajiyama Pdf

Written by local expert Sumiko Kajiyama, Cool Japan explores the heart of Japanese culture and must-see places from a uniquely Japanese perspective. First, visit Kyoto, where you will discover 1,000 years of history, from the ancient love story the Tale of Genji to the traditional tea ceremony. Then head to Tokyo to experience Japan's cutting-edge capital, where the 21st-century kawaii culture collides with landmarks like the Kabuki-za Theater and the Imperial Palace. For a different perspective, venture outside the city to the serene towns of Tohoku, the region largely affected by the 2011 tsunami disaster. Informative, entertaining, and useful, this book is an ideal introduction for any traveler looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, past and present.

Author : JR
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781452176758

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JR: The Chronicles of San Francisco by JR Pdf

World renowned artist, TED Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2018, JR is a contemporary art superstar. In 2018, he brought his legendary photo truck to San Francisco. More than 1,000 citizens posed for his camera and told their stories, and JR compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural, a portrait of the city. To be installed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, it is the latest of his ground-breaking and deeply compelling art projects. This rich volume features all the individual portraits and selected stories alongside behind-the-scenes photos, a foreword by Neal Benezra, and an introduction by JR. A removable poster showcases the entire mural. For JR's legions of fans and anyone who loves or lives in San Francisco, this book reveals art and urban community from a new angle.

Author : Irwin Will
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1318750369

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The City That Was by Irwin Will Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : John Baxter
Publisher : Museyon
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781938450792

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French Riviera and Its Artists by John Baxter Pdf

Get swept up in the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera as author and filmmaker John Baxter takes readers on a whirlwind tour through the star-studded cultural history of the Côte d'Azur that's sure to delight travelers, Francophiles, and culture lovers alike. Readers will discover the dramatic lives of the legendary artists, writers, actors, and politicians who frequented the world's most luxurious resort during its golden age. In 25 vivid chapters, Baxter introduces the iconic figures indelibly linked to the South of France—artist Henri Matisse, writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, Coco Chanel, and many more. Along the way, Baxter takes readers where few people ever get to go: the alluring world of the perfume industry, into the cars and casinos of Monte Carlo, behind-the-scenes at the Cannes Film Festival, to the villa where Picasso and Cocteau smoked opium, and to the hotel where Joseph Kennedy had an affair with Marlene Dietrich. These luminaries celebrated life and created art amid paradise and this book is the ultimate guide to the Riviera's golden age.

Author : Will Irwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : San Francisco (Calif.)
ISBN : UCSC:32106000666369

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The City that was by Will Irwin Pdf

Author : Hero Eugene Rensch,Ethel Grace Rensch,Mildred Brooke Hoover
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0804700796

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HIST SPOTS OLD EDN by Hero Eugene Rensch,Ethel Grace Rensch,Mildred Brooke Hoover Pdf

"Now in a one-volume revised edition, this encyclopedia of California historical information remains an ideally practical reference to the state."--From the dust-jacket front flap.

Author : Rand Richards
Publisher : Heritage House Publishers
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 187936705X

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Historic San Francisco by Rand Richards Pdf

No American city has a more colorful history than San Francisco. In this unique book, author Rand Richards not only provides a vivid narrative of this special city from its very beginnings all the way through to the modern era, but also tells where to find the historic buildings, sites, museums, and artifacts that make that history come alive. Just a few of the things you will find in Historic San Francisco are the locations of, and the fascinating histories behind: A 1623 Spanish cannon that once guarded the entrance to the Golden Gate. A gold nugget discovered by James Marshall at Coloma in January 1848. The last surviving Nob Hill mansion. Relics from the 1906 earthquake and fire including clusters of melted dimes and pennies found in the ruins. Book jacket.

Author : Will Irwin
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0483275239

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The City That Was by Will Irwin Pdf

Excerpt from The City That Was: A Requiem of Old San Francisco The climate of California is peculiar; it is hard to give an impression of it. In the region about San Francisco, all the forces of nature work on their own laws. There is no thunder and lightning; there is no snow, except a flurry once in five or six years; there are perhaps half a dozen nights in the winter when the thermometer drops low enough so that in the morning there is a little film of ice on exposed water Neither is there any hot weather. Yet most Easterners remaining in San Francisco for a few days remember that they were always chilly. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : San Francisco chronicle
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211408724

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Bell & Howell Newspaper Index to the San Francisco Chronicle by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Sanford La Sor,David Allan Hubbard,Frederic William Bush
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 886 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1996-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802837883

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Old Testament Survey by William Sanford La Sor,David Allan Hubbard,Frederic William Bush Pdf

McKenna, and William B. Nelson Jr.".

Author : Doris Muscatine
Publisher : Penguin Adult HC/TR
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001679997

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Old San Francisco by Doris Muscatine Pdf