Shanghaied In San Francisco

Author : Bill Pickelhaupt
Publisher : Mystic Seaport
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shanghaied in San Francisco written by Bill Pickelhaupt and published by Mystic Seaport. This book was released on 1996 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Pickelhaupt, in this reprint of a classic, tells the true story of shanghaiing--kidnapping men for a voyage at sea after they were slipped drugged liquor--and the politicians who let it happen in San Francisco for over sixty years. Includes victims' first-hand accounts and 50 photographs and drawings.

Author : Bill Pickelhaupt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780964731219
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shanghaied in San Francisco written by Bill Pickelhaupt and published by . This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Pickelhaupt, in this reprint of a classic, tells the true story of shanghaiing-kidnapping men for a voyage at sea after they were slipped drugged liquor-and the politicians who let it happen in San Francisco for over sixty years. Includes victims' first-hand accounts and 50 photographs and drawings.

Author : Kathleen Dodge Doherty
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899979106
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking San Francisco written by Kathleen Dodge Doherty and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to Know San Francisco’s Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods From the Gold Rush to the Summer of Love to the dotcom days, San Francisco is a richly historic city of scenic vistas and diverse neighborhoods. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of it all. Kathleen Dodge Doherty and Tom Downs guide you through 35 unique walking tours that traverse San Francisco’s length and breadth. These urban treks are great ways to soak in the vibe of the City by the Bay. The walks’ commentaries include such topics as architecture, local culture, trivia, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, and shop. Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, and more. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a “Points of Interest” section lists the highlights of every tour. Walking San Francisco provides the perfect path for a weekend, an after-work ramble, or a sociable pub crawl. So grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer!

Author : Tom Downs
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1459619013
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking San Francisco written by Tom Downs and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Walking San Francisco, Tom Downs has created an exceptional guide to exploring the best of the City ''on the ground,'' from North Beach to Lands End, Bernal Heights to Golden Gate Park. Take one of these specially designed walking tours, and you'll not only get great exercise but also soak up the history, culture, and vibe of the City by the Bay. It's like having a savvy tour guide at your side, showing you where to find great mojitos, and pointing out a rare worker-owned strip joint. Two special tours sample the best bars in North Beach and the Mission District. Locals and visitors alike will appreciate insider tips and entertaining asides in the 30 walking trips. Each tour contains a clear neighborhood map and critical public transportation and parking information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a ''Points of Interest'' section outlines each walk's highlights.

Author : Rand Richards
Publisher : Heritage House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781879367036
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historic Walks in San Francisco written by Rand Richards and published by Heritage House Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen self-guided walking tours down city streets that will take you back in time, with colorful stories about the buildings along the way and the people associated with them. Brimming with insight and the odd fact, laced with humor and drama, this unique guidebook sheds new light on the history of one of America's renowned cities. Easy-to-follow maps, and dozens of historic photographs.

Author : Janet Bailey
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620453436
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great San Francisco Trivia & Fact Book written by Janet Bailey and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great San Francisco Trivia and Fact Book"", by Janet Bailey, is a celebration of the City by the Bay. Although relatively young as compared to the world's great cities, it has had a greater influence than many older, larger cities.""

Author : Peter Booth Wiley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471191209
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Trust Guide / San Francisco written by Peter Booth Wiley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-09-26 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Trust guides are the most in-depth guides available to the history and architecture of U.S. cities. From famous landmarks to back alleys, they take you on exciting journeys through America's cultural, historical, and architectural treasures. The complete guide to the history and architecture of San Francisco Part history, part travel guide, this unique book introduces you to the colorful past and diverse traditions that have shaped the fascinating city of San Francisco. From the arrival of the Spanish in the late eighteenth century to the growth of today's vibrant metropolis, you'll discover the links between the rich history and architectural heritage of one of America's most beloved cities. Follow the book's outstanding walking tours as you explore the remnants of the Gold Rush era city and the early neighborhoods of Telegraph Hill, Chinatown, and South of Market. You'll also enjoy the beautiful Beaux-Arts mansions of Pacific Heights, the striking Queen Anne residences of Haight-Ashbury, the converted warehouses of the Multi-Media Gulch, and much more. 20 detailed neighborhood walking tours and easy-to-follow maps Colorful stories behind the city's best known landmarks 200 vintage and contemporary photographs

Author : John Garvey
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738528984
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book San Francisco Police Department written by John Garvey and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The officers of the San Francisco Police Department would be the first to tell you that police work in this city is nothing like Dirty Harry, The Streets of San Francisco, or Nash Bridges. It's a gritty reality, occasionally infused with glamour, but always characterized by the innovation and unusual proceedings found as a matter of course in this unique city. The department was established in 1849, when the population surge from the Gold Rush created a desperate need for law enforcement. An initial 35-member force was formed to protect over 20,000 residents. Since then, the SFPD has presided over notorious events, including the case of the Zodiac Killer, Zebra Murders, the Patty Hearst Hibernia Bank robbery, the 1975 assassination attempt on President Gerald Ford, and the Golden Dragon Restaurant and 101 California Street Massacres. While the SFPD story includes a gruesome and sometimes scandalous past, its dedicated officers continue to provide a positive and invaluable service to the diverse metropolitan community of San Francisco.

Author : Bill Pickelhaupt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738530840
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book San Francisco's Aquatic Park written by Bill Pickelhaupt and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aquatic Park has long been the place where San Franciscans and tourists alike go to enjoy an authentic maritime experience. Along Hyde Street Pier and the sandy strip of beach near the Maritime Museum, this area was once called Black Point Cove. It now hosts a dramatic array of historic ships such as the Balclutha (formerly Star of Alaska) and a graceful curvilinear pier with a sweeping vista of the Golden Gate. For most of its history, this park has seen recreational use of every stripe. Members of the delightful Dolphin Club have braved the chilly bay waters ever since the club was founded in 1877. Then there is the South End Rowing Club, which for many decades has carried on its graceful traditions in the protected lagoon.

Author : Rand Richards
Publisher : Heritage House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781879367050
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historic San Francisco written by Rand Richards and published by Heritage House Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No American city has a more colorful history than San Francisco. In this unique book, author Rand Richards not only provides a vivid narrative of this special city from its very beginnings all the way through to the modern era, but also tells where to find the historic buildings, sites, museums, and artifacts that make that history come alive. Just a few of the things you will find in Historic San Francisco are the locations of, and the fascinating histories behind: A 1623 Spanish cannon that once guarded the entrance to the Golden Gate. A gold nugget discovered by James Marshall at Coloma in January 1848. The last surviving Nob Hill mansion. Relics from the 1906 earthquake and fire including clusters of melted dimes and pennies found in the ruins. Book jacket.