Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 143 Morey, Almira 1819 Bailey, Almira Vignettes of San Francisco Produced by David Schwan and David Widger "Vignettes of San Francisco" by Almira Morey is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century that captures the essence and charm of San Francisco. The book reflects on various aspects of the city, portraying its unique atmosphere through vivid descriptions and observations. Morey combines personal anecdotes with keen social commentary, creating a narrative that explores the city's vibrancy, diversity, and the characters that inhabit it. The opening of the collection sets the tone for Morey's celebration of San Francisco, describing it as a place that enchants and inspires, akin to a pilgrimage for many who come to experience its beauty. The author expresses a deep affection for the city's youthful pulse, unique geography, and bohemian spirit. Through her sophisticated yet accessible writing, Morey introduces readers to bustling scenes like the Ferry, the diversity found in ethnic enclaves, and relatable encounters with everyday citizens. She evokes a vivid sense of place, inviting readers to appreciate San Francisco’s lively character and the humanity that weaves through its streets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en San Francisco (Calif.) F850.5 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 178371 2025-07-02T11:43:16.360435 text/html 182370 2021-01-27T06:44:58 text/html 143507 2025-07-02T11:43:22.289409 application/epub+zip 144538 2025-07-02T11:43:19.141413 application/epub+zip 133804 2025-07-02T11:43:18.029414 application/epub+zip 302097 2025-07-02T11:43:24.785426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273505 2025-07-02T11:43:21.589383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228236 2022-09-03T03:43:46.693377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147562 2025-07-02T11:43:15.923413 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147339 2016-10-31T11:45:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145581 2012-08-07T16:43:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19897 2025-07-02T11:43:24.919366 application/rdf+xml 14523 2025-07-02T11:43:18.519426 image/jpeg 3745 2025-07-02T11:43:18.272387 image/jpeg 58623 2016-10-31T11:46:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 62396 2021-01-27T06:44:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 58386 2012-08-07T16:44:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 140090 2025-07-02T11:43:16.374417 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