Project Gutenberg 2001-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 186 Bancroft, Hubert Howe 1832 1918 Some Cities and San Francisco, and Resurgam Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "Some Cities and San Francisco, and Resurgam" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a historical account that reflects on urban development, city planning, and the aspirations for the city of San Francisco, written during the early 20th century. The book discusses the evolution of cities, their cultural significance, and the necessity for thoughtful urban planning in the wake of disasters, particularly focusing on San Francisco's reconstruction after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Bancroft examines the city's potential to be transformed into a beautiful and functional metropolis—a place of industry and culture. In the first part, "Some Cities and San Francisco," Bancroft contrasts the development of cities throughout history, emphasizing the unique conditions that led to the rise of San Francisco. He describes how the city, unlike others that benefitted from wealth and established planning, arose from humble beginnings and was shaped by the ambitions of its citizens. Following this, the "Resurgam" section addresses the question of San Francisco's growth relative to other American cities, highlighting the resilience and potential for rebirth after calamities. Bancroft expresses optimism about San Francisco’s future as a vibrant economic hub, full of possibilities for grandeur and beauty, urging its citizens to seize the opportunity to build a city that reflects their highest aspirations. Through vivid comparisons and a passionate call for civic improvement, Bancroft champions the idea that cities can—and should—embody the ideals and values of their inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cities and towns San Francisco (Calif.) F850.5 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Architecture 88484 2025-08-01T13:40:45.658991 text/html 83403 2013-02-01T09:47:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii 31173 2013-02-01T09:47:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 121466 2025-08-01T13:40:51.261924 application/epub+zip 120213 2025-08-01T13:40:48.865948 application/epub+zip 99447 2025-08-01T13:40:47.654958 application/epub+zip 254677 2025-08-01T13:40:53.013994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246338 2025-08-01T13:40:50.496069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218887 2022-09-02T04:26:00.696967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75974 2025-08-01T13:40:45.374965 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75816 2009-01-02T08:53:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29754 2009-01-02T08:54:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19104 2025-08-01T13:40:53.149935 application/rdf+xml 16770 2025-08-01T13:40:48.204958 image/jpeg 3798 2025-08-01T13:40:47.923971 image/jpeg 121701 2025-08-01T13:40:45.667974 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia