The Blind Boss and His City

The Blind Boss and His City
Author: William A. Bullough
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0520322274

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Chinese San Francisco, 1850-1943

Chinese San Francisco, 1850-1943
Author: Yong Chen
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780804745505

Founded during the Gold Rush years, the Chinese community of San Francisco became the largest and most vibrant Chinatown in America. This is a detailed social and cultural history of the Chinese in San Francisco.

Old California Houses

Old California Houses
Author: Marion Randall Parsons
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0520323289

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.

Rulers and Rebels

Rulers and Rebels
Author: Laurence H. Shoup
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 570
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 1450255906

Explore the forgotten history of early California from the viewpoint of the working poor, blacks, immigrants, and other disenfranchised groups who rebelled against rulers.

Social Mobility on the Urban Frontier: the San Francisco Merchants, 1850-1880

Social Mobility on the Urban Frontier: the San Francisco Merchants, 1850-1880
Author: Peter R. Decker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 992
Release: 1974
Genre: Merchants
ISBN:

Academic paper by an author affiliated with Columbia University, surveying the economic and social conditions of merchant entrepreneurs from the eastern U.S., Europe, and other countries, who came to San Francisco between 1849 and 1852 and became suppliers to the gold miners. Investigates the assertion that San Francisco offered more opportunity for social and occupational mobility than U.S. cities in the East; and examines economic and social conditions based on class, ethnic group, and country of origin.

The Rough Guide to New York City

The Rough Guide to New York City
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 703
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241258456

The Rough Guide to New York City is the ultimate travel guide to the city that never sleeps. With full color throughout and dozens of photos to illustrate New York City's great buildings, iconic landmarks, and distinctive neighborhoods, this updated guidebook will show you the best the city has to offer. The Rough Guide to New York City includes itineraries to help you explore all the must-see sights, discover great places to eat, and experience the city outside of the traditional tourist's path. You'll also find detailed information neighborhood-by-neighborhood, whether you want to visit the historic Financial District, Chelsea's High Line park, the churches of Harlem, Brooklyn's Coney Island, or even the farthest reaches of the Bronx. New York City has something for everyone - art galleries and museums, festivals and nightlife--and The Rough Guide to New York City uncovers it all, revealing hidden gems in some of the most popular areas and including all kinds of highlights in its "Top 5" lists. Detailed color maps for each neighborhood, plus a subway map and practical information on all the essentials, make getting around easy. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to New York City. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.