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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an historical exploration of the development of polite society in San Francisco. Set against the backdrop of the city's dramatic makeover from a frontier outpost to a major metropolis, the author traces the evolution of social life from its early, boisterous beginnings to the more formal etiquette and aristocratic aspirations of later decades. This book is rich in colorful characters and anecdotes, revealing how society has shaped the city, and how the city has shaped the society within. The author presents a wealth of empirical data and research, capturing the unique character of San Francisco's social history, and offering valuable insights into the development of urban culture in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. 1st. Small 8vo. 288 pp. 6 seating plans of city theaters. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt lettering, ruling & decoration. Contemporary owner name; lacking map else a very good copy of an uncommon title (minor wear to extremities; faint staining to rear board; owner name across title page). A Residence Address, Visiting, Club, Theatre and Shopping Guide, Containing the Names of Over Six Thousand Society People. Next day shipping. Celebrating our 17th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request.…