The San Francisco Fairy: A Tale of Early Times by Anonymous
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"The San Francisco Fairy: A Tale of Early Times" by Anonymous is a whimsical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This book can be categorized as a fairy tale, blending elements of fantasy with local folklore surrounding San Francisco. It explores the imaginative origins of the city, drawing on traditions and legends from the area. The story centers on Li-Lamboni, a beautiful Indian maiden who longs for the love of
a chieftain's son but lacks the wampum needed to win him. One day, she encounters a magical Fish who transports her to a splendid underwater realm ruled by the San Francisco Fairy. This fairy rewards Li-Lamboni for a past act of kindness by providing her with wampum and guidance for her future. After returning to the surface, Li-Lamboni's newfound wealth captures her beloved's heart and leads to their marriage. The tale culminates in a seismic transformation of the landscape, symbolizing the emergence of modern San Francisco, while promising ongoing connections to the mystical world she encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 30020250 |
| Title | The San Francisco Fairy: A Tale of Early Times |
| Credits |
Produced by Elaine Laizure from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41808 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41808-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 406 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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