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This is the story of San Francisco, a unique and rowdy tale with a legendary cast of characters. It tells of the Indians and the Spanish missions, the arrival of thousands of gold seekers and gamblers, crackbrains and dreamers, the building of the transcontinental railroad and the cable car, labor strife and political shenanigans, the 1906 earthquake and fire, two World Wars, two World's Fairs, two great bridges, the beatniks and hippies and New Left—a story that is so marvelous and wild that it must be true. A new afterword from the author brings The City into the twenty-first century: a time just as hectic, experimental, and opportunistic as its rambunctious past.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heyday; Expanded,Updated edition (June 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1597142735
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1597142731
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8 inches
Reviewer: T. Smith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Required Reading for Residents and Visitors Alike
Review: Tom Cole has a way with words, and that is an understatement. This short but intensely informative work is at the same time lyrical, scholarly, exuberant and charming. No mere paean to a city with more distinction per capita than one can imagine, A Short History of San Francisco digs deeply into the past to uncover what makes this city so lovable. San Francisco has been written about by many writers of distinction, but Cole pulls off a hat-trick of solidly researched history and joyous celebration that is unrivaled.I just finished the book, and I will be heading soon to my favorite city to capture once again its unparalleled beauty.

Reviewer: Thomas Carroll
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short burst of stories full of delight and rich in character
Review: Short burst of stories full of delight and rich in character. San Francisco is an iconic city. A Short History unfolds its layers beautifully, leaving me asking more questions than I thought to ask.

Reviewer: Chad Stephens
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Super.
Review: History of San Francisco.

Reviewer: Cool-Lion14
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice overview of SF origins
Review: From SF's beginnings as an American Indian community inside a bay to the post-Gold Rush era, the book showed us a concise look at the City by the Bay. For those of you who want to learn more about SF and its many facets of history, this book is for you. It took me like a week but if you're a quick reader then this book shouldn't be a problem for you. Pick it up and add it to your SF book collection.

Reviewer: richard
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lively review of San Francisco’s history
Review: This is an easy, engaging telling of the variety of characters and events that defines San Francisco’s relatively short history and evolution.

Reviewer: Ilya Grigorik
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must read book on San Francisco
Review: San Francisco is like no other city. Up until 1849 it was a remote — and mostly decrepit — outpost that lived by its own rules. Then, the gold rush came in 1849, and the quiet missionary outpost quickly grew into one of the largest and rowdiest cities in North America: fortunes were made and lost, and accompanying debauchery ruled the land. From there, the natural and men made disasters, the discovery of the silver ore and the economic ups and downs, the associated politics, and much more, have shaped the city into what it is today — still a recognized outpost for its unique values and culture, but now on a global scale.A short but highly rewarding read, both for residents and curious tourists. My only regret is that it took me so long to discover this book!

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short.. but informative.
Review: Short..but informative.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Read this-guaranteed to not disappoint.
Review: Written with love and insight. A captivating joyride and a gift to a deserving city. Told well enough to make every writer envious.

Reviewer: buyer7
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This is a very interesting read, particularly if you have already visited San Francisco as you will already be familiar with the location of some of the places mentioned. The book covers the history of SF from it's Native American origins right through to modern day with key moments and characters from its history. At 162 pages it was a thoroughly enjoyable, and informative read. Makes me want to go back for a third time!

Reviewer: Elliot R.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Read it before visiting SF for the first time. I wanted to know the story behind the city and this was just what I was after. Very readable, full of memorable titbits and nuggets of historical narrative.

Reviewer: frederick heatley
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Very informative and well written.