Chronicles of Old San Francisco - by Gael Chandler (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Discover one of the world's most unique and fascinating cities through 28 dramatic true stories spanning the colorful history of<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Chronicles of Old San Francisco</i> by Gael Chandler offers a quick reference to the city's history and players in 28 true stories covering 250 years: In it, readers will meet Levi Strauss (think blue jeans), Domenico Ghirardelli (think chocolate), the 'rock legends' of Haight-Ashbury (think Grateful Dead) and many others. Plus, local landmarks and walking tours of unique neighborhoods." --Allen Pierieoni, <i>Sacramento Bee</i><br><br>"San Francisco is such a modern, progressive city that it is easy to forget just what a rich history it has. The eighth title in Museyon's Chronicles series, <i>Chronicles of Old San Francisco</i> explores the City by the Bay. Beautifully illustrated, the guide concludes with eight walking tours, from Chinatown and Nob Hill to Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury." --June Sawyers, <i>Chicago Tribune</i><br><br>"This is neither a guide to tourist hotspots nor an exhaustive history that will remain unread on a coffee table or hotel nightstand. Rather, Chandler offers us a portable, curated collection of tales and images that unveil the people and events that have proved instrumental in shaping San Francisco's physical, cultural, and political identity." --Keith Skinner, keith-skinner.com<br><br>"You may think you know all the sordid, fascinating history of San Francisco, the so-called Baghdad by the Bay, but author Gael Chandler fleshes them out for you, giving detail about Lotta Crabtree, Levi Strauss, cable car inventor Andrew Hallidie and, of course, Harvey Milk. Plus, she devotes an entire chapter to Herb Caen, so there's that in its favor." --Sam McManis, <i>Sacramento Bee</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Gael Chandler</b> is a former film editor who taught editing and digital editing systems. She is the author of three books on film editing. She lives in
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