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| Author | : Michael Sullivan |
| Publisher | : Pomegranate |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780764927584 |
Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.
| 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.
| Author | : James R. Smith |
| Publisher | : Linden Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 455 |
| Release | : 2005-07-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1610351916 |
With long-forgotten stories and evocative photographs, this collection showcases the once-familiar sites that have faded into dim memories and hazy legends. Not just a list of places, facts, and dates, this pictorial history shows why San Francisco has been a legendary travel destination and one of the world's premier places to live and work for more than 150 years.
| Author | : Niven Busch |
| Publisher | : eNet Press |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1618869256 |
Seventy-three year old Andy O'Toole holds a worn and dusty bank book opened by his father the year he was born; a passbook that states he is entitled to a share of the bank's profits. Now ill and penniless, he sets out to claim the money to which he is entitled. On his side is a shrewd young attorney, and on the side of the bank, the president's young widow—each determined to topple the other.
| Author | : Dan Kurtzman |
| Publisher | : Rizzoli Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-03-07 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 0789344076 |
From stunning coastal views to bridges wrapped in dreamy fog, this collection showcases 300 photos of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area captured by more than fifty acclaimed photographers from across the Instagram community. From the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts to Salesforce Tower and the Transbay Transit Center's elevated rooftop park, from Point Reyes and Muir Woods to Napa and Sonoma wine country, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been celebrated as the most photogenic region in the United States. Nowhere has that magic glittered brighter than on Instagram, where a community of dedicated photographers has captured and shared some of the most stunning images ever seen of the Bay Area. Following the runaway success of New York City on Instagram, this collection encapsulates the San Francisco Instagram experience with fresh takes of familiar icons and fascinating glimpses of the city's newest landmarks and the natural beauty of the Bay Area's most scenic destinations. Complementing the spectacular photography is a list of "Most Instagram-Worthy Spots"-- the perfect guides for both photo enthusiasts and adventurers seeking to explore the sights featured in the book. For anyone with a love of the San Francisco Bay Area and Instagram, San Francisco on Instagram will be both the perfect keepsake and a source of inspiration.
| Author | : Gray Brechin |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 448 |
| Release | : 2006-10-03 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780520250086 |
""Imperial San Francisco" provides a myth-shattering interpretation of the hidden costs that the growth of San Francisco has exacted on its surrounding regions, presenting along the way a revolutionary new theory of urban development".--"Palo Alto Daily News". 86 photos.
| Author | : Jeff Kraft |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : |
A celebration of the San Francisco films of Alfred Hitchcock, this book examines the master director's familiarity with Northern California and how it greatly influenced his decision to use the Bay Area location in several of his landmark motion pictures. More importantly, this book shows how San Francisco was often the source of inspiration for many of these same cinema classics. The masterpieces that are examined are Shadow of a Doubt, Vertigo, The Birds, Suspicion, Psycho, and Family Plot. Hitchcock fans are taken on a journey around the Bay Area, experiencing cinematographic intrigue and learning about Bay Area history, lore, and the timeless elegance of San Francisco and its picturesque surroundings. Hundreds of historical and contemporary photos are included, with an emphasis on those buildings and businesses that no longer exist.--From publisher description.
| Author | : Mary Germain Hountalas |
| Publisher | : Random House Digital, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 158008995X |
The history of this fabled site spans 150 years, beginning in
| Author | : Robert Arthur Burchell |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 1980-01-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780520040038 |
| Author | : Anne Evers Hitz |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1467140716 |
In the late nineteenth century, San Francisco's merchant princes built grand stores for a booming city, each with its own niche. For the eager clientele, a trip downtown meant dressing up--hats, gloves and stockings required--and going to Blum's for Coffee Crunch cake or Townsend's for creamed spinach. The I. Magnin empire catered to a selective upper-class clientele, while middle-class shoppers loved the Emporium department store with its Bargain Basement and Santa for the kids. Gump's defined good taste, the City of Paris satisfied desires for anything French and edgy, youth-oriented Joseph Magnin ensnared the younger shoppers with the latest trends. Join author Anne Evers Hitz as she looks back at the colorful personalities that created six major stores and defined shopping in San Francisco.
