More San Francisco Memoirs 1852-1899: The Ripening Years

by Malcolm E. Barker (Compiler)

Twenty-eight men and women recall their experiences as the raw, newly born city of sandhills and gambling saloons matures into a metropolis of elegant homes and bustling factories. These voices from the past tell us of Life during the Civil War. Living under vigilante justice. Globe-trotting tourists on
visits to Barbary Coast dives and the opium dens of Chinatown.

Genres: History

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Keane Li]

A great read for anyone interested in San Francisco history. It's like diving into the minds of the people who lived through the era, complete with thoughts on dress, culture and events like Lincoln's assassination. The compilation is best described as cinematic. Barker does a wonderful job at bringing the half decade to life. I found it both moving and inspiring, and the pieces by Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling were wholly entertaining.