Within the Golden Gate by Laura Ann Young Pinney
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About this eBook
| Author | Pinney, Laura Ann Young, 1849- |
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| Illustrator | Pierce, Ella N. |
| Title |
Within the Golden Gate A Souvenir of San Francisco Bay |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Claudine Corbasson, Irma Špehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Within the Golden Gate" by Laura Ann Young Pinney is a poetic tribute to the beauty and charm of San Francisco and its surrounding landscapes, written in the early 1890s. This illustrated volume captures the essence of the region, likely reflecting the romanticism prevalent during that time period. The book likely explores themes of nature, community, and the spirit of discovery, as it portrays both a physical and emotional journey within the iconic Golden Gate area. The narrative unfolds through a series of poetic vignettes, detailing a voyage through the stunning landscapes of San Francisco Bay and its adjacent cities. The book paints vivid imagery of sites such as Alcatraz Island, the majestic Tamalpais, and the charming cities of Oakland and Berkeley. Throughout the poetic journey, there is a sense of nostalgia and celebration of nature’s beauty, along with an appreciation for the burgeoning life and culture in the region. Each section elegantly weaves together the sights, sounds, and sentiments experienced by the narrator, making for a reflective and picturesque exploration of this celebrated West Coast locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | San Francisco Bay (Calif.) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27727 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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