Items related to Realms of Gold : The Colorful Writers of San Francisco,...

Realms of Gold : The Colorful Writers of San Francisco, 1850-1950 (California Literary Heritage) - Softcover

 
9780887391620: Realms of Gold : The Colorful Writers of San Francisco, 1850-1950 (California Literary Heritage)
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
A vibrant history of San Francisco through the activities of the renowned writers who lived in one of the world's favorite cities. Few regions in America can equal the rich literary history of San Francisco and its surrounding areas with authors such as: Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Isadora Duncan, Jack London, Robinson Jeffers, Dashiell Hammett, John Steinbeck, William Saroyan, Henry Miller, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Realms of Gold gives us a fresh look at the lives of these writers and portrays the development of the city from a Gold Rush boom town through its rapid growth as a commercial port and rail head, its destruction in 1906, its rebirth, to its post-World War II status as a major urban center.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
George Rathmell received his BA from UC Berkeley in 1956 and his MA from San Francsico State University in 1970. His specialty is California history and literature, and his articles and short stories have appeared in The Californians, Soundings, and Coast magazines. He is the author of Bench Marks in Reading and The Tender and Faithful Heart.
Review:
The flamboyant literary history of San Francisco has fascinated scholars and critics since the turn of the century. In Realms of Gold, George Rathmell takes a distinguished place in the roster of those who have chronicled the special relationship between San Francisco and its writers. Here is a vivid and compelling story, solidly researched and told with a verve and wealth of detail worthy of its ever intriguing subject. -- Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherCreative Arts Book Co
  • Publication date1998
  • ISBN 10 0887391621
  • ISBN 13 9780887391620
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages290

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780741445377: Realms of Gold: The Colorful Writers of San Francisco 1850-1950

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780741445377
Publisher: Infinity Publishing, 2008
Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Rathmell, George
Published by Creative Arts Book Co (1998)
ISBN 10: 0887391621 ISBN 13: 9780887391620
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0887391621

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 23.68
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rathmell, George
Published by Creative Arts Book Co (1998)
ISBN 10: 0887391621 ISBN 13: 9780887391620
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0887391621

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 25.62
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rathmell, George
Published by Creative Arts Book Co (1998)
ISBN 10: 0887391621 ISBN 13: 9780887391620
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0887391621

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 27.74
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rathmell, George
Published by Creative Arts Book Co (1998)
ISBN 10: 0887391621 ISBN 13: 9780887391620
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
BennettBooksLtd
(LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.15. Seller Inventory # Q-0887391621

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 58.83
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.98
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds