This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 49035554
Title:
The Mysteries and Miseries of San Francisco
Showing up all the various characters and notabilities, (both in high and low life) that have figured in San Franciso since its settlement.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "The Mysteries and Miseries of San Francisco" by A Californian is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the various characters and notables that shaped the city of San Francisco since its settlement, highlighting the contrast between high society and the darker elements of urban life. Through its narrative, the story seems to unfold personal dramas set against the backdrop of a city in the throes of growth and chaos. The opening of the narrative vividly depicts a chaotic scene in San Francisco as a fire engulfs the city, leading characters to unite in a desperate attempt to save a young woman trapped inside a burning building. Amidst the hustle and commotion, we are introduced to a set of colorful individuals from diverse backgrounds who converge at a café just before the disaster strikes. The events escalate as firemen and brave citizens race against time to rescue the girl, and the character dynamics emerge through banter and camaraderie, showcasing a mix of humor and urgency in dire circumstances. The bittersweet atmosphere is established with an undertone of personal sacrifice and heroic deeds, hinting at larger themes to be explored as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: A Californian
EBook No.: 58890
Published: Feb 14, 2019
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 49035554
Title:
The Mysteries and Miseries of San Francisco
Showing up all the various characters and notabilities, (both in high and low life) that have figured in San Franciso since its settlement.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Mysteries and Miseries of San Francisco" by A Californian is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the various characters and notables that shaped the city of San Francisco since its settlement, highlighting the contrast between high society and the darker elements of urban life. Through its narrative, the story seems to unfold personal dramas set against the backdrop of a city in the throes of growth and chaos. The opening of the narrative vividly depicts a chaotic scene in San Francisco as a fire engulfs the city, leading characters to unite in a desperate attempt to save a young woman trapped inside a burning building. Amidst the hustle and commotion, we are introduced to a set of colorful individuals from diverse backgrounds who converge at a café just before the disaster strikes. The events escalate as firemen and brave citizens race against time to rescue the girl, and the character dynamics emerge through banter and camaraderie, showcasing a mix of humor and urgency in dire circumstances. The bittersweet atmosphere is established with an undertone of personal sacrifice and heroic deeds, hinting at larger themes to be explored as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: A Californian
EBook No.: 58890
Published: Feb 14, 2019
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.