While describing his dining experiences throughout "Bohemian San Francisco," Clarence Edwords paints an historic panorama of California cuisine with a...
Thoroughly engaging, at times even harrowing, adventure tale set in the San Francisco gold rush. Detailed depiction of its time and place, complete wi...
McTeague is a simple dentist who becomes infatuated with Trina, the cousin of his friend Marcus. Trina then buys a winning lottery ticket worth $5,000...
In 'Blindfolded', Giles Dudley finds himself thrust into a perplexing situation when summoned to San Francisco by his cousin, Henry Wilton. The reaso...
This collection of recipes compiled in 1907 offers a glimpse into the culinary secrets of Major Joseph Tilden, a renowned Bohemian and epicurean of th...
This book chronicles the devastating San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the ensuing fire, drawing from the firsthand accounts of survivors and witne...
Set in the bustling city of San Francisco in 1865, 'Other Side of the Door' follows Ellie Fenwick, a young woman thrust into a world of intrigue and d...
Ruth Levice, a young woman from a wealthy Jewish family in San Francisco, finds herself drawn to Dr. Herbert Kemp. Their growing affection faces a sig...
Rhoda Massey, a young and ambitious reporter in San Francisco, navigates the cutthroat world of yellow journalism. Driven by her desire for success an...
Boston Blackie, a former convict with a college education, operates as a jewel thief in San Francisco. He uses his intelligence and cunning to outsmar...
Set in late 19th century San Francisco, "Daughter of the Vine" tells the story of Nina Randolph, a beautiful and enigmatic woman with a hidden past....
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco's rebuilding after the devastating 1906 earthquake, "Avalanche" tells the story of Price Ruyler, a young man...
This book presents excerpts from General William Tecumseh Sherman's personal memoirs, focusing on his time spent in California before the American Civ...
This book offers a collection of personal reflections and anecdotes about San Francisco, capturing the city's unique character through the lens of the...
Dhan Gopal Mukerji's *Sandhya, Songs of Twilight* is a collection of poems that reflect his experiences as an Indian immigrant in San Francisco. The...
This collection of short stories features the early, darker iterations of Boston Blackie, the fictional detective created by Jack Boyle, a former opiu...
In 'Rover Boys on Land and Sea,' the adventurous Rover brothers embark on a thrilling journey that takes them from the bustling streets of San Francis...
Five Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett is a collection of five short stories featuring the Continental Op, a hardboiled detective who works f...
The Tenth Clew is a collection of short stories by Dashiell Hammett, featuring his iconic character, the Continental Op. The stories are set in San Fr...
This book is a collection of short sketches about the state of California. These sketches cover a wide range of topics, from historical vignettes to s...
