The Lure of San Francisco: A Romance Amid Old Landmarks by Potter and Gray

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Author Potter, Elizabeth Gray
Author Gray, Mabel Thayer
Title The Lure of San Francisco: A Romance Amid Old Landmarks
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Mission and its romance -- The Presidio, past and present -- The Plaza and its echoes -- Telegraph Hill of unique fame.
Credits Produced by David A. Schwan
Summary "The Lure of San Francisco: A Romance Amid Old Landmarks" by Elizabeth Gray Potter and Mabel Thayer Gray is a historical romance novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative intertwines a romantic storyline with the historical significance of San Francisco's landmarks and cultural heritage, particularly focusing on the early days of the city during the gold rush era and its Spanish origins. The opening of the story introduces two characters discussing their experiences and memories of San Francisco while traveling by train. One character expresses a deep connection to the city and a desire to explore its historic sites, emphasizing the contrast between modern development and historical appreciation. Their conversation reveals a blend of nostalgia and skepticism toward the city's past, setting the tone for a journey through significant landmarks such as the Mission San Francisco de Asís and the Presidio. As they explore the city's geography and its colorful history, themes of love, heritage, and identity begin to emerge, inviting readers to delve into both the romance of the characters and the captivating landscape of San Francisco's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
Subject San Francisco (Calif.)
Category Text
EBook-No. 11507
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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