Project Gutenberg 2001-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 143 Bancroft, Hubert Howe 1832 1918 Some Cities and San Francisco, and Resurgam Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "Some Cities and San Francisco, and Resurgam" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a historical account that reflects on urban development, city planning, and the aspirations for the city of San Francisco, written during the early 20th century. The book discusses the evolution of cities, their cultural significance, and the necessity for thoughtful urban planning in the wake of disasters, particularly focusing on San Francisco's reconstruction after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Bancroft examines the city's potential to be transformed into a beautiful and functional metropolis—a place of industry and culture. In the first part, "Some Cities and San Francisco," Bancroft contrasts the development of cities throughout history, emphasizing the unique conditions that led to the rise of San Francisco. He describes how the city, unlike others that benefitted from wealth and established planning, arose from humble beginnings and was shaped by the ambitions of its citizens. Following this, the "Resurgam" section addresses the question of San Francisco's growth relative to other American cities, highlighting the resilience and potential for rebirth after calamities. Bancroft expresses optimism about San Francisco’s future as a vibrant economic hub, full of possibilities for grandeur and beauty, urging its citizens to seize the opportunity to build a city that reflects their highest aspirations. Through vivid comparisons and a passionate call for civic improvement, Bancroft champions the idea that cities can—and should—embody the ideals and values of their inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Cities and towns San Francisco (Calif.) F850.5 Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 88381 88382 2024-10-02T03:31:01.135996 2023-10-02T03:49:37.769647 text/html text/html 83403 2013-02-01T09:47:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii 31173 2013-02-01T09:47:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 121385 2024-10-02T03:31:07.265960 application/epub+zip 120212 2024-10-02T03:31:04.644993 application/epub+zip 99445 2024-10-02T03:31:03.385015 application/epub+zip 254693 2024-10-02T03:31:09.129007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246338 2024-10-02T03:31:06.456957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218887 2022-09-02T04:26:00.696967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75974 75946 2024-10-02T03:31:00.861019 2023-10-02T03:49:37.590628 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 75816 2009-01-02T08:53:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29754 2009-01-02T08:54:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20099 2024-10-02T03:31:09.251953 application/rdf+xml 16770 2024-10-02T03:31:03.922977 image/jpeg 3798 2024-10-02T03:31:03.653018 image/jpeg 121659 2024-10-02T03:31:01.145986 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia