The natives call it simply "the City." This is the story of the changing face of San Francisco, and how it has become one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850s to the 1950s. While focusing on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighborhoods. The Then ...
Manufacturer: Thunder Bay PressWritten By: Bill Yenne
There’s no denying the charm of San Francisco, a city perched on rolling hills, where “little cable cars climb half-way to the stars.” With dramatic vistas at every turn, the Pacific Ocean to the West and Bay to the East, its geography and cityscape is like no other place on Earth. This unique book features a selection of dramatic photos taken before, during, and after the ...
Manufacturer: Bluewood BooksWritten By: Bill Yenne
This fascinating reference guide contains more than one hundred full-color illustrations of flags representing countries from all over the world and celebrates the rich history and diversity of these enduring national emblems.
Manufacturer: Chartwell Books