San Francisco, 1846-1856: From Hamlet to City

by Roger W. Lotchin, Kathleen G. Klein

Now back in print with a new introduction by the author, this is the classic study of America's most admired instant city, from its days as a sleepy Mexican village, through the Gold Rush and into its establishment as a major international port. Roger Lotchin examines the urbanizing influences in San Francisco and compares these to other urban centers, doing so against a colorful backdrop of opium dens and other sinful institutions.

Genres: History

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979