The Lure of San Francisco: A Romance Amid Old Landmarks by Potter and Gray
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"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.)
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| Author | Potter, Elizabeth Gray |
|---|---|
| Author | Gray, Mabel Thayer |
| Title | The Lure of San Francisco: A Romance Amid Old Landmarks |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | San Francisco (Calif.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11507 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11507-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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