San Francisco: Legends, Heroes & Heartthrobs

by Dale Fehringer, J Arthur Milestone (Illustrator)

Do you enjoy stories about San Francisco? San Legends, Heroes, & Heartthrobs offers unique and compelling anecdotes about the City by the Bay, told through its people. From the Gold Rush, to the 1906 earthquake, to the Summer of Love - there are distinct, eye-catching illustrations and short, easy-to-digest stories with intriguing twists. Miners, musicians, athletes, and writers - names you will recognize (like Mark Twain, Tony Bennett, and Willie Mays) and others you will appreciate getting to know. Sit back and enjoy while a local artist and an historian share stories about the people and places of historic San Francisco.

158 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2019

Reviews

[Mike Candrian · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed with the inclusion of Carol Doda. And no Robin Williams, he was as much S F as many of those mentioned.

[Jeanine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book! I won this book via Goodreads on July 15th and finished it last night. It is a loving tribute to the people who made my favorite city. If you love San Francisco or are planning a visit I believe you will enjoy this book, so heartfelt. Enjoy.

[Robin Boardman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disclaimer - I won a copy of this book in a goodreads giveaway.

I enjoyed this quick, but informative, book about popular/influential figures from San Francisco. I always like learning about the people that inhabit a place or have played a role in creating the spirit of a city. This book touched on several political, influential, innovative or creative figures who have helped create the feel of San Francisco as we have known it.