The Presidio
The Presidio

Author: Lisa Benton-Short

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781555533359

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The story of the Presidio's conversion from military post to national park.

Cool Gray City of Love
Cool Gray City of Love

Author: Gary Kamiya

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1620401266

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A kaleidoscopic tribute to San Francisco by a life-long Bay Area resident and co-founder of Salon explores specific city sites including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Land's End sea cliffs while tying his visits to key historical events. By the author of Shadow Knights. 30,000 first printing.

Descubrimiento de la Bahía de San Francisco
Descubrimiento de la Bahía de San Francisco

Author: Miguel Costansó

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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In July 1769 the first Spanish land expedition to explore California set out from San Diego to march to Monterey Bay, but didn't recognize it when they stood on its shore. They kept headed north, and in early November discovered San Francisco Bay. -- Appearance and customs of the Indians. -- Locations of the expedition's campsites. -- Following the route on modern roads. -- Place names, old and new.

The Glory Years
The Glory Years

Author: Richard F. Pourade

Publisher:

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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Story of Southern California's exciting days from 1865-1900: "the booms and busts in the land of sundown sea".