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By the Golden Gate; Or, San Francisco, the Queen City of the Pacific Coast / With Scenes and Incidents Characteristic of its Life

By Joseph Carey
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An author records his overland journey to and through San Francisco and the broader American West, interweaving personal anecdotes, route and railway details, and historical sketches of the city's origins and development since the Gold Rush. Chapters offer guided vistas from the bay, tours of parks and cemeteries, impressions of the Chinese quarter, accounts of entertainment, religion, and civic life, and reflections on social change and local institutions, presented as practical advice and evocative scenes useful to visitors and general readers.

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Joseph Carey

Joseph Carey was an American author known for his vivid portrayal of life in San Francisco during the 19th century. His notable work, "By the Golden Gate; Or, San Francisco, the Queen City of the Pacific Coast," offers readers a glimpse into the city's vibrant culture, its people, and the unique incidents that characterized its development. Carey's writing captures the essence of a rapidly growing metropolis on the Pacific Coast, making his contributions significant in the context of American literature and regional history.

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