The City Of The Golden Gate: A Description Of San Francisco In 1875 (1921)

By Samuel Williams

Book Overview

""The City of the Golden Gate: A Description of San Francisco in 1875"" is a book written by Samuel Williams and published in 1921. The book provides a detailed description of San Francisco, California, during the year 1875. It covers various aspects of the city, including its history, geography, population, architecture, culture, and economy. The author describes the city's famous landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Chinatown, as well as its bustling streets, vibrant neighborhoods, and diverse communities. The book also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the impact of the gold rush and the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 1906. Overall, ""The City of the Golden Gate"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of San Francisco and the West Coast of the United States.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: 1167038274
• ISBN13: 9781167038273
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"