San Francisco
By (Author) Leah Garchick
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books
22nd June 2006
United States
General
Non Fiction
979.46105302
Paperback
120
Width 255mm, Height 245mm, Spine 15mm
694g
"San Francisco: The City's Sights and Secrets" is a memorable photographic tour of both the well-known and little-known delights of "everyone's favorite city." San Francisco's most celebrated photographers have captured new perspectives of the city's most famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and the cable cars as well as lesser-known vistas like China Basin, the dwellings of Nob Hill, and the charming cottages of the SunsetRichmond districtsricts. Also included are historic black-and-white photographs of such epic events as the builof theofthe Golden Gate Bridge and the Great Earthquake of 1906. Packed with photographs and insider knowledge of this gorgeous city, "San Francisco:City's sightsights and Secrets" is a mush have for locals and tourists alike.
Leah Garchik was a San Francisco Chronicle writer for more than 20 years. She lives in SanFrancisco.